How Many Syllables In Assembly?
3syllables
Assembly has 3 syllables, a-ssem-bly. It is a trisyllabic word.
assembly
/əˈsem.bli/ UK /əˈsem.bli/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, ssem.
Syllable Structure
V/CVC/CCV
Division By Sound
/ə.sem.bli/
Division By Letters
a-ssem-bly
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Assembly
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 | e | m | CVC | closed |
| 3 | bl | i | – | CCV | open |
Why Assembly 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 /e/, so it keeps a coda /m/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in assembly?
Assembly has 3 syllables, a-ssem-bly. In British English it is transcribed /əˈsem.bli/.
Which syllable is stressed in assembly?
The second syllable, ssem, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of assembly?
Assembly has the structure V/CVC/CCV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide assembly into syllables?
By sound, ə.sem.bli. By letters, as a spelling guide, a-ssem-bly.