How Many Syllables In Sanction?
2syllables
Sanction has 2 syllables, sanc-tion. It is a disyllabic word.
sanction
/ˈsæŋk.ʃən/ UK /ˈsæŋk.ʃən/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, sanc.
Syllable Structure
CVCC/CVC
Division By Sound
/sæŋk.ʃən/
Division By Letters
sanc-tion
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Sanction
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 primary stress | s | æ | ŋk | CVCC | closed |
| 2 | ʃ | ə | n | CVC | closed |
Why Sanction Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /ŋk/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in sanction?
Sanction has 2 syllables, sanc-tion. In British English it is transcribed /ˈsæŋk.ʃən/.
Which syllable is stressed in sanction?
The first syllable, sanc, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of sanction?
Sanction has the structure CVCC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide sanction into syllables?
By sound, sæŋk.ʃən. By letters, as a spelling guide, sanc-tion.