How Many Syllables In Assimilate?
4syllables
Assimilate has 4 syllables, a-ssim-i-late. It is a polysyllabic word.
assimilate
/əˈsɪm.ə.leɪt/ UK /əˈsɪm.ə.leɪt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, ssim.
Syllable Structure
V/CVC/V/CVC
Division By Sound
/ə.sɪm.ə.leɪt/
Division By Letters
a-ssim-i-late
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Assimilate
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 | ɪ | m | CVC | closed |
| 3 | – | ə | – | V | open |
| 4 | l | eɪ | t | CVC | closed |
Why Assimilate 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 /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /m/.
- Between syllables 3 and 4, /l/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in assimilate?
Assimilate has 4 syllables, a-ssim-i-late. In British English it is transcribed /əˈsɪm.ə.leɪt/.
Which syllable is stressed in assimilate?
The second syllable, ssim, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of assimilate?
Assimilate has the structure V/CVC/V/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide assimilate into syllables?
By sound, ə.sɪm.ə.leɪt. By letters, as a spelling guide, a-ssim-i-late.