How Many Syllables In Station?
2syllables
Station has 2 syllables, sta-tion. It is a disyllabic word.
station
/ˈsteɪ.ʃən/ UK /ˈsteɪ.ʃən/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, sta.
Syllable Structure
CCV/CVC
Division By Sound
/steɪ.ʃən/
Division By Letters
sta-tion
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Station
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 primary stress | st | eɪ | – | CCV | open |
| 2 | ʃ | ə | n | CVC | closed |
Why Station Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /ʃ/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in station?
Station has 2 syllables, sta-tion. In British English it is transcribed /ˈsteɪ.ʃən/.
Which syllable is stressed in station?
The first syllable, sta, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of station?
Station has the structure CCV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide station into syllables?
By sound, steɪ.ʃən. By letters, as a spelling guide, sta-tion.