How Many Syllables In Resignation?
4syllables
Resignation has 4 syllables, res-i-gna-tion. It is a polysyllabic word.
resignation
/ˌrez.əɡˈneɪ.ʃən/ UK /ˌrez.əɡˈneɪ.ʃən/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the third syllable, gna.
Syllable Structure
CVC/VC/CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/rez.əɡ.neɪ.ʃən/
Division By Letters
res-i-gna-tion
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Resignation
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 | e | z | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ə | ɡ | VC | closed |
| 3 primary stress | n | eɪ | – | CV | open |
| 4 | ʃ | ə | n | CVC | closed |
Why Resignation Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /z/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /n/ 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 resignation?
Resignation has 4 syllables, res-i-gna-tion. In British English it is transcribed /ˌrez.əɡˈneɪ.ʃən/.
Which syllable is stressed in resignation?
The third syllable, gna, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of resignation?
Resignation has the structure CVC/VC/CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide resignation into syllables?
By sound, rez.əɡ.neɪ.ʃən. By letters, as a spelling guide, res-i-gna-tion.