How Many Syllables In Transaction?
3syllables
Transaction has 3 syllables, tran-sac-tion. It is a trisyllabic word.
transaction
/trænˈzæk.ʃən/ UK /trænˈzæk.ʃən/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, sac.
Syllable Structure
CCVC/CVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/træn.zæk.ʃən/
Division By Letters
tran-sac-tion
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Transaction
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | tr | æ | n | CCVC | closed |
| 2 primary stress | z | æ | k | CVC | closed |
| 3 | ʃ | ə | n | CVC | closed |
Why Transaction Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /z/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 2 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /k/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in transaction?
Transaction has 3 syllables, tran-sac-tion. In British English it is transcribed /trænˈzæk.ʃən/.
Which syllable is stressed in transaction?
The second syllable, sac, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of transaction?
Transaction has the structure CCVC/CVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide transaction into syllables?
By sound, træn.zæk.ʃən. By letters, as a spelling guide, tran-sac-tion.