How Many Syllables In Satisfaction?
4syllables
Satisfaction has 4 syllables, sat-is-fac-tion. It is a polysyllabic word.
satisfaction
/ˌsæt.ɪsˈfæk.ʃən/ UK /ˌsæt.əsˈfæk.ʃən/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the third syllable, fac.
Syllable Structure
CVC/VC/CVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/sæt.ɪs.fæk.ʃən/
Division By Letters
sat-is-fac-tion
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Satisfaction
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 | s | æ | t | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ɪ | s | VC | closed |
| 3 primary stress | f | æ | k | CVC | closed |
| 4 | ʃ | ə | n | CVC | closed |
Why Satisfaction Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /t/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /f/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 3 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /k/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in satisfaction?
Satisfaction has 4 syllables, sat-is-fac-tion. In British English it is transcribed /ˌsæt.ɪsˈfæk.ʃən/.
Which syllable is stressed in satisfaction?
The third syllable, fac, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of satisfaction?
Satisfaction has the structure CVC/VC/CVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide satisfaction into syllables?
By sound, sæt.ɪs.fæk.ʃən. By letters, as a spelling guide, sat-is-fac-tion.