How Many Syllables In Aspire?
2syllables
Aspire has 2 syllables, a-spire. It is a disyllabic word.
aspire
/əˈspaɪə/ UK /əˈspaɪr/ US
Aspire can also be said with 3 syllables (UK /əˈspaɪ.ə/).
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, spire.
Syllable Structure
V/CCV
Division By Sound
/ə.spaɪə/
Division By Letters
a-spire
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Aspire
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | – | ə | – | V | open |
| 2 primary stress | sp | aɪə | – | CCV | open |
Why Aspire Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /sp/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Pronunciations
| Form | UK | US | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main | /əˈspaɪə/ | /əˈspaɪr/ | 2 |
| Also | /əˈspaɪ.ə/ | 3 |
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in aspire?
Aspire has 2 syllables, a-spire. In British English it is transcribed /əˈspaɪə/.
Which syllable is stressed in aspire?
The second syllable, spire, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of aspire?
Aspire has the structure V/CCV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide aspire into syllables?
By sound, ə.spaɪə. By letters, as a spelling guide, a-spire.