How Many Syllables In Sensation?
3syllables
Sensation has 3 syllables, sen-sa-tion. It is a trisyllabic word.
sensation
/senˈseɪ.ʃən/ UK /senˈseɪ.ʃən/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, sa.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/sen.seɪ.ʃən/
Division By Letters
sen-sa-tion
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Sensation
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 | e | n | CVC | closed |
| 2 primary stress | s | eɪ | – | CV | open |
| 3 | ʃ | ə | n | CVC | closed |
Why Sensation Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /s/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /ʃ/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in sensation?
Sensation has 3 syllables, sen-sa-tion. In British English it is transcribed /senˈseɪ.ʃən/.
Which syllable is stressed in sensation?
The second syllable, sa, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of sensation?
Sensation has the structure CVC/CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide sensation into syllables?
By sound, sen.seɪ.ʃən. By letters, as a spelling guide, sen-sa-tion.