How Many Syllables In Tuition?
3syllables
Tuition has 3 syllables, tu-it-ion. It is a trisyllabic word.
tuition
/tjuˈɪʃ.ən/ UK /tuˈɪʃ.ən/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, it.
Syllable Structure
CCV/VC/VC
Division By Sound
/tju.ɪʃ.ən/
Division By Letters
tu-it-ion
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Tuition
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | tj | u | – | CCV | open |
| 2 primary stress | – | ɪ | ʃ | VC | closed |
| 3 | – | ə | n | VC | closed |
Why Tuition Divides Here
- Two vowels meet between syllables 1 and 2, so syllable 2 has no onset.
- Syllable 2 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /ʃ/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in tuition?
Tuition has 3 syllables, tu-it-ion. In British English it is transcribed /tjuˈɪʃ.ən/.
Which syllable is stressed in tuition?
The second syllable, it, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of tuition?
Tuition has the structure CCV/VC/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide tuition into syllables?
By sound, tju.ɪʃ.ən. By letters, as a spelling guide, tu-it-ion.