How Many Syllables In Cassava?
3syllables
Cassava has 3 syllables, ca-ssa-va. It is a trisyllabic word.
cassava
/kəˈsɑː.və/ UK /kəˈsɑː.və/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, ssa.
Syllable Structure
CV/CV/CV
Division By Sound
/kə.sɑː.və/
Division By Letters
ca-ssa-va
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Cassava
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | k | ə | – | CV | open |
| 2 primary stress | s | ɑː | – | CV | open |
| 3 | v | ə | – | CV | open |
Why Cassava Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /s/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /v/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in cassava?
Cassava has 3 syllables, ca-ssa-va. In British English it is transcribed /kəˈsɑː.və/.
Which syllable is stressed in cassava?
The second syllable, ssa, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of cassava?
Cassava has the structure CV/CV/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide cassava into syllables?
By sound, kə.sɑː.və. By letters, as a spelling guide, ca-ssa-va.