How Many Syllables In Assault?
2syllables
Assault has 2 syllables, a-ssault. It is a disyllabic word.
assault
/əˈsɔːlt/ UK /əˈsɔːlt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, ssault.
Syllable Structure
V/CVCC
Division By Sound
/ə.sɔːlt/
Division By Letters
a-ssault
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Assault
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 | ɔː | lt | CVCC | closed |
Why Assault 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 assault?
Assault has 2 syllables, a-ssault. In British English it is transcribed /əˈsɔːlt/.
Which syllable is stressed in assault?
The second syllable, ssault, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of assault?
Assault has the structure V/CVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide assault into syllables?
By sound, ə.sɔːlt. By letters, as a spelling guide, a-ssault.