How Many Syllables In Transcription?
3syllables
Transcription has 3 syllables, tran-scrip-tion. It is a trisyllabic word.
transcription
/trænˈskrɪp.ʃən/ UK /trænˈskrɪp.ʃən/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, scrip.
Syllable Structure
CCVC/CCCVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/træn.skrɪp.ʃən/
Division By Letters
tran-scrip-tion
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Transcription
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 | skr | ɪ | p | CCCVC | closed |
| 3 | ʃ | ə | n | CVC | closed |
Why Transcription Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /skr/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 2 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /p/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in transcription?
Transcription has 3 syllables, tran-scrip-tion. In British English it is transcribed /trænˈskrɪp.ʃən/.
Which syllable is stressed in transcription?
The second syllable, scrip, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of transcription?
Transcription has the structure CCVC/CCCVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide transcription into syllables?
By sound, træn.skrɪp.ʃən. By letters, as a spelling guide, tran-scrip-tion.