How Many Syllables In Assail?
2syllables
Assail has 2 syllables, a-ssail. It is a disyllabic word.
assail
/əˈseɪl/ UK /əˈseɪl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, ssail.
Syllable Structure
V/CVC
Division By Sound
/ə.seɪl/
Division By Letters
a-ssail
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Assail
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | – | ə | – | V | open |
| 2 primary stress | s | eɪ | l | CVC | closed |
Why Assail Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /s/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in assail?
Assail has 2 syllables, a-ssail. In British English it is transcribed /əˈseɪl/.
Which syllable is stressed in assail?
The second syllable, ssail, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of assail?
Assail has the structure V/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide assail into syllables?
By sound, ə.seɪl. By letters, as a spelling guide, a-ssail.