How Many Syllables In Treason?
2syllables
Treason has 2 syllables, trea-son. It is a disyllabic word.
treason
/ˈtriː.zən/ UK /ˈtriː.zən/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, trea.
Syllable Structure
CCV/CVC
Division By Sound
/triː.zən/
Division By Letters
trea-son
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Treason
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 | tr | iː | – | CCV | open |
| 2 | z | ə | n | CVC | closed |
Why Treason Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /z/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in treason?
Treason has 2 syllables, trea-son. In British English it is transcribed /ˈtriː.zən/.
Which syllable is stressed in treason?
The first syllable, trea, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of treason?
Treason has the structure CCV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide treason into syllables?
By sound, triː.zən. By letters, as a spelling guide, trea-son.