How Many Syllables In Reassess?
3syllables
Reassess has 3 syllables, re-a-ssess. It is a trisyllabic word.
reassess
/ˌriː.əˈses/ UK /ˌriː.əˈses/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the third syllable, ssess.
Syllable Structure
CV/V/CVC
Division By Sound
/riː.ə.ses/
Division By Letters
re-a-ssess
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Reassess
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 secondary stress | r | iː | – | CV | open |
| 2 | – | ə | – | V | open |
| 3 primary stress | s | e | s | CVC | closed |
Why Reassess Divides Here
- Two vowels meet between syllables 1 and 2, so syllable 2 has no onset.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /s/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in reassess?
Reassess has 3 syllables, re-a-ssess. In British English it is transcribed /ˌriː.əˈses/.
Which syllable is stressed in reassess?
The third syllable, ssess, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of reassess?
Reassess has the structure CV/V/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide reassess into syllables?
By sound, riː.ə.ses. By letters, as a spelling guide, re-a-ssess.