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