How Many Syllables In Asphalt?
2syllables
Asphalt has 2 syllables, as-phalt. It is a disyllabic word.
asphalt
/ˈæs.fælt/ UK /ˈæs.fɔːlt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, as.
Syllable Structure
VC/CVCC
Division By Sound
/æs.fælt/
Division By Letters
as-phalt
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Asphalt
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 primary stress | – | æ | s | VC | closed |
| 2 | f | æ | lt | CVCC | closed |
Why Asphalt Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /s/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in asphalt?
Asphalt has 2 syllables, as-phalt. In British English it is transcribed /ˈæs.fælt/.
Which syllable is stressed in asphalt?
The first syllable, as, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of asphalt?
Asphalt has the structure VC/CVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide asphalt into syllables?
By sound, æs.fælt. By letters, as a spelling guide, as-phalt.