How Many Syllables In Wasabi?
3syllables
Wasabi has 3 syllables, wa-sa-bi. It is a trisyllabic word.
wasabi
/wəˈsɑː.bi/ UK /wəˈsɑː.bi/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, sa.
Syllable Structure
CV/CV/CV
Division By Sound
/wə.sɑː.bi/
Division By Letters
wa-sa-bi
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Wasabi
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | w | ə | – | CV | open |
| 2 primary stress | s | ɑː | – | CV | open |
| 3 | b | i | – | CV | open |
Why Wasabi Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /s/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /b/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in wasabi?
Wasabi has 3 syllables, wa-sa-bi. In British English it is transcribed /wəˈsɑː.bi/.
Which syllable is stressed in wasabi?
The second syllable, sa, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of wasabi?
Wasabi has the structure CV/CV/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide wasabi into syllables?
By sound, wə.sɑː.bi. By letters, as a spelling guide, wa-sa-bi.