How Many Syllables In Assassin?
3syllables
Assassin has 3 syllables, a-ssass-in. It is a trisyllabic word.
assassin
/əˈsæs.ɪn/ UK /əˈsæs.ən/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, ssass.
Syllable Structure
V/CVC/VC
Division By Sound
/ə.sæs.ɪn/
Division By Letters
a-ssass-in
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Assassin
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 | s | æ | s | CVC | closed |
| 3 | – | ɪ | n | VC | closed |
Why Assassin Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /s/ 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/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in assassin?
Assassin has 3 syllables, a-ssass-in. In British English it is transcribed /əˈsæs.ɪn/.
Which syllable is stressed in assassin?
The second syllable, ssass, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of assassin?
Assassin has the structure V/CVC/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide assassin into syllables?
By sound, ə.sæs.ɪn. By letters, as a spelling guide, a-ssass-in.