How Many Syllables In Asparagus?
4syllables
Asparagus has 4 syllables, a-spar-a-gus. It is a polysyllabic word.
asparagus
/əˈspær.ə.ɡəs/ UK /əˈsper.ə.ɡəs/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, spar.
Syllable Structure
V/CCVC/V/CVC
Division By Sound
/ə.spær.ə.ɡəs/
Division By Letters
a-spar-a-gus
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Asparagus
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 | sp | æ | r | CCVC | closed |
| 3 | – | ə | – | V | open |
| 4 | ɡ | ə | s | CVC | closed |
Why Asparagus Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /sp/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 2 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /r/.
- Between syllables 3 and 4, /ɡ/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in asparagus?
Asparagus has 4 syllables, a-spar-a-gus. In British English it is transcribed /əˈspær.ə.ɡəs/.
Which syllable is stressed in asparagus?
The second syllable, spar, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of asparagus?
Asparagus has the structure V/CCVC/V/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide asparagus into syllables?
By sound, ə.spær.ə.ɡəs. By letters, as a spelling guide, a-spar-a-gus.
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