How Many Syllables In Relocation?
4syllables
Relocation has 4 syllables, re-lo-ca-tion. It is a polysyllabic word.
relocation
/riːˌləʊˈkeɪ.ʃən/ UK /riːˌloʊˈkeɪ.ʃən/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the third syllable, ca.
Syllable Structure
CV/CV/CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/riː.ləʊ.keɪ.ʃən/
Division By Letters
re-lo-ca-tion
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Relocation
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 | iː | – | CV | open |
| 2 secondary stress | l | əʊ | – | CV | open |
| 3 primary stress | k | eɪ | – | CV | open |
| 4 | ʃ | ə | n | CVC | closed |
Why Relocation Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /l/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /k/ 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 relocation?
Relocation has 4 syllables, re-lo-ca-tion. In British English it is transcribed /riːˌləʊˈkeɪ.ʃən/.
Which syllable is stressed in relocation?
The third syllable, ca, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of relocation?
Relocation has the structure CV/CV/CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide relocation into syllables?
By sound, riː.ləʊ.keɪ.ʃən. By letters, as a spelling guide, re-lo-ca-tion.
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