How Many Syllables In Substation?
3syllables
Substation has 3 syllables, sub-sta-tion. It is a trisyllabic word.
substation
/ˈsʌb.steɪ.ʃən/ UK /ˈsʌb.steɪ.ʃən/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, sub.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CCV/CVC
Division By Sound
/sʌb.steɪ.ʃən/
Division By Letters
sub-sta-tion
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Substation
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 | s | ʌ | b | CVC | closed |
| 2 | st | eɪ | – | CCV | open |
| 3 | ʃ | ə | n | CVC | closed |
Why Substation Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ʌ/, so it keeps a coda /b/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /ʃ/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in substation?
Substation has 3 syllables, sub-sta-tion. In British English it is transcribed /ˈsʌb.steɪ.ʃən/.
Which syllable is stressed in substation?
The first syllable, sub, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of substation?
Substation has the structure CVC/CCV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide substation into syllables?
By sound, sʌb.steɪ.ʃən. By letters, as a spelling guide, sub-sta-tion.