How Many Syllables In Solution?
3syllables
Solution has 3 syllables, so-lu-tion. It is a trisyllabic word.
solution
/səˈluː.ʃən/ UK /səˈluː.ʃən/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, lu.
Syllable Structure
CV/CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/sə.luː.ʃən/
Division By Letters
so-lu-tion
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Solution
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 | ə | – | CV | open |
| 2 primary stress | l | uː | – | CV | open |
| 3 | ʃ | ə | n | CVC | closed |
Why Solution Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /l/ 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 solution?
Solution has 3 syllables, so-lu-tion. In British English it is transcribed /səˈluː.ʃən/.
Which syllable is stressed in solution?
The second syllable, lu, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of solution?
Solution has the structure CV/CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide solution into syllables?
By sound, sə.luː.ʃən. By letters, as a spelling guide, so-lu-tion.