How Many Syllables In Assumption?
3syllables
Assumption has 3 syllables, a-ssump-tion. It is a trisyllabic word.
assumption
/əˈsʌmp.ʃən/ UK /əˈsʌmp.ʃən/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, ssump.
Syllable Structure
V/CVCC/CVC
Division By Sound
/ə.sʌmp.ʃən/
Division By Letters
a-ssump-tion
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Assumption
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 | ʌ | mp | CVCC | closed |
| 3 | ʃ | ə | n | CVC | closed |
Why Assumption 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 /ʌ/, so it keeps a coda /mp/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in assumption?
Assumption has 3 syllables, a-ssump-tion. In British English it is transcribed /əˈsʌmp.ʃən/.
Which syllable is stressed in assumption?
The second syllable, ssump, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of assumption?
Assumption has the structure V/CVCC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide assumption into syllables?
By sound, ə.sʌmp.ʃən. By letters, as a spelling guide, a-ssump-tion.