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