How Many Syllables In Relation?
3syllables
Relation has 3 syllables, re-la-tion. It is a trisyllabic word.
relation
/rɪˈleɪ.ʃən/ UK /rɪˈleɪ.ʃən/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, la.
Syllable Structure
CV/CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/rɪ.leɪ.ʃən/
Division By Letters
re-la-tion
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Relation
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 | ɪ | – | CV | open |
| 2 primary stress | l | eɪ | – | CV | open |
| 3 | ʃ | ə | n | CVC | closed |
Why Relation Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /l/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /ʃ/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in relation?
Relation has 3 syllables, re-la-tion. In British English it is transcribed /rɪˈleɪ.ʃən/.
Which syllable is stressed in relation?
The second syllable, la, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of relation?
Relation has the structure CV/CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide relation into syllables?
By sound, rɪ.leɪ.ʃən. By letters, as a spelling guide, re-la-tion.