How Many Syllables In Starvation?
3syllables
Starvation has 3 syllables, star-va-tion. It is a trisyllabic word.
starvation
/stɑːˈveɪ.ʃən/ UK /stɑːrˈveɪ.ʃən/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, va.
Syllable Structure
CCV/CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/stɑː.veɪ.ʃən/
Division By Letters
star-va-tion
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Starvation
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | st | ɑː | – | CCV | open |
| 2 primary stress | v | eɪ | – | CV | open |
| 3 | ʃ | ə | n | CVC | closed |
Why Starvation Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /v/ 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 starvation?
Starvation has 3 syllables, star-va-tion. In British English it is transcribed /stɑːˈveɪ.ʃən/.
Which syllable is stressed in starvation?
The second syllable, va, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of starvation?
Starvation has the structure CCV/CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide starvation into syllables?
By sound, stɑː.veɪ.ʃən. By letters, as a spelling guide, star-va-tion.