How Many Syllables In Assonance?
3syllables
Assonance has 3 syllables, ass-o-nance. It is a trisyllabic word.
assonance
/ˈæs.ə.nəns/ UK /ˈæs.ə.nəns/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, ass.
Syllable Structure
VC/V/CVCC
Division By Sound
/æs.ə.nəns/
Division By Letters
ass-o-nance
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Assonance
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 | – | æ | s | VC | closed |
| 2 | – | ə | – | V | open |
| 3 | n | ə | ns | CVCC | closed |
Why Assonance Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /s/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /n/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in assonance?
Assonance has 3 syllables, ass-o-nance. In British English it is transcribed /ˈæs.ə.nəns/.
Which syllable is stressed in assonance?
The first syllable, ass, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of assonance?
Assonance has the structure VC/V/CVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide assonance into syllables?
By sound, æs.ə.nəns. By letters, as a spelling guide, ass-o-nance.