How Many Syllables In Chiasmus?
3syllables
Chiasmus has 3 syllables, chi-as-mus. It is a trisyllabic word.
chiasmus
/kaɪˈæz.məs/ UK /kaɪˈæz.məs/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, as.
Syllable Structure
CV/VC/CVC
Division By Sound
/kaɪ.æz.məs/
Division By Letters
chi-as-mus
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Chiasmus
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | k | aɪ | – | CV | open |
| 2 primary stress | – | æ | z | VC | closed |
| 3 | m | ə | s | CVC | closed |
Why Chiasmus Divides Here
- Two vowels meet between syllables 1 and 2, so syllable 2 has no onset.
- Syllable 2 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /z/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in chiasmus?
Chiasmus has 3 syllables, chi-as-mus. In British English it is transcribed /kaɪˈæz.məs/.
Which syllable is stressed in chiasmus?
The second syllable, as, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of chiasmus?
Chiasmus has the structure CV/VC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide chiasmus into syllables?
By sound, kaɪ.æz.məs. By letters, as a spelling guide, chi-as-mus.