How Many Syllables In Ambassador?
4syllables
Ambassador has 4 syllables, am-bass-a-dor. It is a polysyllabic word.
ambassador
/æmˈbæs.ə.də/ UK /æmˈbæs.ə.dɚ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, bass.
Syllable Structure
VC/CVC/V/CV
Division By Sound
/æm.bæs.ə.də/
Division By Letters
am-bass-a-dor
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Ambassador
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | – | æ | m | VC | closed |
| 2 primary stress | b | æ | s | CVC | closed |
| 3 | – | ə | – | V | open |
| 4 | d | ə | – | CV | open |
Why Ambassador Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /b/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 2 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /s/.
- Between syllables 3 and 4, /d/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in ambassador?
Ambassador has 4 syllables, am-bass-a-dor. In British English it is transcribed /æmˈbæs.ə.də/.
Which syllable is stressed in ambassador?
The second syllable, bass, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of ambassador?
Ambassador has the structure VC/CVC/V/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide ambassador into syllables?
By sound, æm.bæs.ə.də. By letters, as a spelling guide, am-bass-a-dor.
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