How Many Syllables In Asleep?
2syllables
Asleep has 2 syllables, a-sleep. It is a disyllabic word.
asleep
/əˈsliːp/ UK /əˈsliːp/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, sleep.
Syllable Structure
V/CCVC
Division By Sound
/ə.sliːp/
Division By Letters
a-sleep
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Asleep
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 | sl | iː | p | CCVC | closed |
Why Asleep Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /sl/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in asleep?
Asleep has 2 syllables, a-sleep. In British English it is transcribed /əˈsliːp/.
Which syllable is stressed in asleep?
The second syllable, sleep, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of asleep?
Asleep has the structure V/CCVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide asleep into syllables?
By sound, ə.sliːp. By letters, as a spelling guide, a-sleep.