How Many Syllables In Workstation?
3syllables
Workstation has 3 syllables, work-sta-tion. It is a trisyllabic word.
workstation
/ˈwɜːk.steɪ.ʃən/ UK /ˈwɝːk.steɪ.ʃən/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, work.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CCV/CVC
Division By Sound
/wɜːk.steɪ.ʃən/
Division By Letters
work-sta-tion
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Workstation
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 | w | ɜː | k | CVC | closed |
| 2 | st | eɪ | – | CCV | open |
| 3 | ʃ | ə | n | CVC | closed |
Why Workstation Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /st/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /ʃ/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in workstation?
Workstation has 3 syllables, work-sta-tion. In British English it is transcribed /ˈwɜːk.steɪ.ʃən/.
Which syllable is stressed in workstation?
The first syllable, work, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of workstation?
Workstation has the structure CVC/CCV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide workstation into syllables?
By sound, wɜːk.steɪ.ʃən. By letters, as a spelling guide, work-sta-tion.