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How Many Syllables In Wasp?

1syllable

Wasp has 1 syllable. It is a monosyllabic word.

wasp

/wɒsp/ UK   /wɑːsp/ US

Stress

A one syllable word is stressed on that syllable when it is said on its own.

Syllable Structure

CVCC

More CVCC words

Division By Sound

/wɒsp/

Division By Letters

wasp

A spelling guide that follows the sound division.

Tree Diagram Of Wasp

SORPCCwVɒCsCp

S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.

Parts Of Each Syllable

SyllableOnsetPeakCodaPatternType
1wɒspCVCCclosed
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Questions Students Ask

How many syllables are in wasp?
Wasp has 1 syllable. In British English it is transcribed /wɒsp/.
What is the syllable structure of wasp?
Wasp has the structure CVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.

Other Words With One Syllable

Words With The Same Structure, CVCC

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