How Many Syllables In Submission?
3syllables
Submission has 3 syllables, sub-miss-ion. It is a trisyllabic word.
submission
/səbˈmɪʃ.ən/ UK /səbˈmɪʃ.ən/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, miss.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CVC/VC
Division By Sound
/səb.mɪʃ.ən/
Division By Letters
sub-miss-ion
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Submission
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 | b | CVC | closed |
| 2 primary stress | m | ɪ | ʃ | CVC | closed |
| 3 | – | ə | n | VC | closed |
Why Submission Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /m/ 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 submission?
Submission has 3 syllables, sub-miss-ion. In British English it is transcribed /səbˈmɪʃ.ən/.
Which syllable is stressed in submission?
The second syllable, miss, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of submission?
Submission has the structure CVC/CVC/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide submission into syllables?
By sound, səb.mɪʃ.ən. By letters, as a spelling guide, sub-miss-ion.