How Many Syllables In Blasphemy?
3syllables
Blasphemy has 3 syllables, blas-phe-my. It is a trisyllabic word.
blasphemy
/ˈblæs.fə.mi/ UK /ˈblæs.fə.mi/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, blas.
Syllable Structure
CCVC/CV/CV
Division By Sound
/blæs.fə.mi/
Division By Letters
blas-phe-my
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Blasphemy
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 | bl | æ | s | CCVC | closed |
| 2 | f | ə | – | CV | open |
| 3 | m | i | – | CV | open |
Why Blasphemy Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /s/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /m/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in blasphemy?
Blasphemy has 3 syllables, blas-phe-my. In British English it is transcribed /ˈblæs.fə.mi/.
Which syllable is stressed in blasphemy?
The first syllable, blas, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of blasphemy?
Blasphemy has the structure CCVC/CV/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide blasphemy into syllables?
By sound, blæs.fə.mi. By letters, as a spelling guide, blas-phe-my.