How Many Syllables In Protectionism?
5syllables
Protectionism has 5 syllables, pro-tec-ti-o-nism. It is a polysyllabic word.
protectionism
/prəˈtek.ʃən.ɪ.zəm/ UK /prəˈtek.ʃən.ɪ.zəm/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, tec.
Syllable Structure
CCV/CVC/CVC/V/CVC
Division By Sound
/prə.tek.ʃən.ɪ.zəm/
Division By Letters
pro-tec-ti-o-nism
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Protectionism
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | pr | ə | – | CCV | open |
| 2 primary stress | t | e | k | CVC | closed |
| 3 | ʃ | ə | n | CVC | closed |
| 4 | – | ɪ | – | V | open |
| 5 | z | ə | m | CVC | closed |
Why Protectionism Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /t/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 2 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /k/.
- Syllable 3 ends in /n/ because the next syllable cannot take it as an onset here.
- Between syllables 4 and 5, /z/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in protectionism?
Protectionism has 5 syllables, pro-tec-ti-o-nism. In British English it is transcribed /prəˈtek.ʃən.ɪ.zəm/.
Which syllable is stressed in protectionism?
The second syllable, tec, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of protectionism?
Protectionism has the structure CCV/CVC/CVC/V/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide protectionism into syllables?
By sound, prə.tek.ʃən.ɪ.zəm. By letters, as a spelling guide, pro-tec-ti-o-nism.
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