How Many Syllables In Chassis?
2syllables
Chassis has 2 syllables, chass-is. It is a disyllabic word.
chassis
/ˈʃæs.i/ UK /ˈʃæs.i/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, chass.
Syllable Structure
CVC/V
Division By Sound
/ʃæs.i/
Division By Letters
chass-is
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Chassis
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 | ʃ | æ | s | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | i | – | V | open |
Why Chassis Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /s/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in chassis?
Chassis has 2 syllables, chass-is. In British English it is transcribed /ˈʃæs.i/.
Which syllable is stressed in chassis?
The first syllable, chass, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of chassis?
Chassis has the structure CVC/V, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide chassis into syllables?
By sound, ʃæs.i. By letters, as a spelling guide, chass-is.