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