How Many Syllables In Assure?
2syllables
Assure has 2 syllables, a-ssure. It is a disyllabic word.
assure
/əˈʃɔː/ UK /əˈʃʊr/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, ssure.
Syllable Structure
V/CV
Division By Sound
/ə.ʃɔː/
Division By Letters
a-ssure
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Assure
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 | ʃ | ɔː | – | CV | open |
Why Assure Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /ʃ/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in assure?
Assure has 2 syllables, a-ssure. In British English it is transcribed /əˈʃɔː/.
Which syllable is stressed in assure?
The second syllable, ssure, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of assure?
Assure has the structure V/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide assure into syllables?
By sound, ə.ʃɔː. By letters, as a spelling guide, a-ssure.