How Many Syllables In Relaxation?
4syllables
Relaxation has 4 syllables, re-lax-a-tion. It is a polysyllabic word.
relaxation
/ˌriː.lækˈseɪ.ʃən/ UK /ˌriː.lækˈseɪ.ʃən/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the third syllable, a.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC/CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/riː.læk.seɪ.ʃən/
Division By Letters
re-lax-a-tion
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Relaxation
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 secondary stress | r | iː | – | CV | open |
| 2 | l | æ | k | CVC | closed |
| 3 primary stress | s | eɪ | – | CV | open |
| 4 | ʃ | ə | n | CVC | closed |
Why Relaxation Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /l/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /s/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 3 and 4, /ʃ/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in relaxation?
Relaxation has 4 syllables, re-lax-a-tion. In British English it is transcribed /ˌriː.lækˈseɪ.ʃən/.
Which syllable is stressed in relaxation?
The third syllable, a, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of relaxation?
Relaxation has the structure CV/CVC/CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide relaxation into syllables?
By sound, riː.læk.seɪ.ʃən. By letters, as a spelling guide, re-lax-a-tion.
Other Words With Four Syllables
supervisoraccessoryapprehensioncomediandefinitioneolithichermeneuticsinterferencemonotonouspictorial