How Many Syllables In Assertion?
3syllables
Assertion has 3 syllables, a-sser-tion. It is a trisyllabic word.
assertion
/əˈsɜː.ʃən/ UK /əˈsɝː.ʃən/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, sser.
Syllable Structure
V/CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/ə.sɜː.ʃən/
Division By Letters
a-sser-tion
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Assertion
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 | ɜː | – | CV | open |
| 3 | ʃ | ə | n | CVC | closed |
Why Assertion Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /s/ 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 assertion?
Assertion has 3 syllables, a-sser-tion. In British English it is transcribed /əˈsɜː.ʃən/.
Which syllable is stressed in assertion?
The second syllable, sser, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of assertion?
Assertion has the structure V/CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide assertion into syllables?
By sound, ə.sɜː.ʃən. By letters, as a spelling guide, a-sser-tion.