How Many Syllables In Sedition?
3syllables
Sedition has 3 syllables, se-dit-ion. It is a trisyllabic word.
sedition
/sɪˈdɪʃ.ən/ UK /sɪˈdɪʃ.ən/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, dit.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC/VC
Division By Sound
/sɪ.dɪʃ.ən/
Division By Letters
se-dit-ion
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Sedition
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | s | ɪ | – | CV | open |
| 2 primary stress | d | ɪ | ʃ | CVC | closed |
| 3 | – | ə | n | VC | closed |
Why Sedition Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /d/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 2 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /ʃ/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in sedition?
Sedition has 3 syllables, se-dit-ion. In British English it is transcribed /sɪˈdɪʃ.ən/.
Which syllable is stressed in sedition?
The second syllable, dit, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of sedition?
Sedition has the structure CV/CVC/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide sedition into syllables?
By sound, sɪ.dɪʃ.ən. By letters, as a spelling guide, se-dit-ion.