How Many Syllables In Reaction?
3syllables
Reaction has 3 syllables, re-ac-tion. It is a trisyllabic word.
reaction
/riˈæk.ʃən/ UK /riˈæk.ʃən/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, ac.
Syllable Structure
CV/VC/CVC
Division By Sound
/ri.æk.ʃən/
Division By Letters
re-ac-tion
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Reaction
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | r | i | – | CV | open |
| 2 primary stress | – | æ | k | VC | closed |
| 3 | ʃ | ə | n | CVC | closed |
Why Reaction Divides Here
- Two vowels meet between syllables 1 and 2, so syllable 2 has no onset.
- Syllable 2 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /k/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in reaction?
Reaction has 3 syllables, re-ac-tion. In British English it is transcribed /riˈæk.ʃən/.
Which syllable is stressed in reaction?
The second syllable, ac, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of reaction?
Reaction has the structure CV/VC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide reaction into syllables?
By sound, ri.æk.ʃən. By letters, as a spelling guide, re-ac-tion.