How Many Syllables In Ensemble?
3syllables
Ensemble has 3 syllables, en-sem-ble. It is a trisyllabic word.
ensemble
/ɒnˈsɒm.bəl/ UK /ɑːnˈsɑːm.bəl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, sem.
Syllable Structure
VC/CVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/ɒn.sɒm.bəl/
Division By Letters
en-sem-ble
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Ensemble
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | – | ɒ | n | VC | closed |
| 2 primary stress | s | ɒ | m | CVC | closed |
| 3 | b | ə | l | CVC | closed |
Why Ensemble 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 /ɒ/, so it keeps a coda /m/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in ensemble?
Ensemble has 3 syllables, en-sem-ble. In British English it is transcribed /ɒnˈsɒm.bəl/.
Which syllable is stressed in ensemble?
The second syllable, sem, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of ensemble?
Ensemble has the structure VC/CVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide ensemble into syllables?
By sound, ɒn.sɒm.bəl. By letters, as a spelling guide, en-sem-ble.