How Many Syllables In Translation?
3syllables
Translation has 3 syllables, trans-la-tion. It is a trisyllabic word.
translation
/trænzˈleɪ.ʃən/ UK /trænzˈleɪ.ʃən/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, la.
Syllable Structure
CCVCC/CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/trænz.leɪ.ʃən/
Division By Letters
trans-la-tion
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Translation
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 | nz | CCVCC | closed |
| 2 primary stress | l | eɪ | – | CV | open |
| 3 | ʃ | ə | n | CVC | closed |
Why Translation Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /l/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /ʃ/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Pronunciations
| Form | UK | US | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main | /trænzˈleɪ.ʃən/ | /trænzˈleɪ.ʃən/ | 3 |
| Also | /trɑːnzˈleɪ.ʃən/ | 3 |
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in translation?
Translation has 3 syllables, trans-la-tion. In British English it is transcribed /trænzˈleɪ.ʃən/.
Which syllable is stressed in translation?
The second syllable, la, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of translation?
Translation has the structure CCVCC/CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide translation into syllables?
By sound, trænz.leɪ.ʃən. By letters, as a spelling guide, trans-la-tion.