How Many Syllables In Assume?
2syllables
Assume has 2 syllables, a-ssume. It is a disyllabic word.
assume
/əˈsjuːm/ UK /əˈsuːm/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, ssume.
Syllable Structure
V/CCVC
Division By Sound
/ə.sjuːm/
Division By Letters
a-ssume
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Assume
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 | sj | uː | m | CCVC | closed |
Why Assume Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /sj/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in assume?
Assume has 2 syllables, a-ssume. In British English it is transcribed /əˈsjuːm/.
Which syllable is stressed in assume?
The second syllable, ssume, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of assume?
Assume has the structure V/CCVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide assume into syllables?
By sound, ə.sjuːm. By letters, as a spelling guide, a-ssume.