How Many Syllables In Tassel?
2syllables
Tassel has 2 syllables, tass-el. It is a disyllabic word.
tassel
/ˈtæs.əl/ UK /ˈtæs.əl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, tass.
Syllable Structure
CVC/VC
Division By Sound
/tæs.əl/
Division By Letters
tass-el
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Tassel
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 | t | æ | s | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ə | l | VC | closed |
Why Tassel 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 tassel?
Tassel has 2 syllables, tass-el. In British English it is transcribed /ˈtæs.əl/.
Which syllable is stressed in tassel?
The first syllable, tass, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of tassel?
Tassel has the structure CVC/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide tassel into syllables?
By sound, tæs.əl. By letters, as a spelling guide, tass-el.