How Many Syllables In Asteroid?
3syllables
Asteroid has 3 syllables, as-te-roid. It is a trisyllabic word.
asteroid
/ˈæs.tə.rɔɪd/ UK /ˈæs.tə.rɔɪd/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, as.
Syllable Structure
VC/CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/æs.tə.rɔɪd/
Division By Letters
as-te-roid
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Asteroid
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 | – | æ | s | VC | closed |
| 2 | t | ə | – | CV | open |
| 3 | r | ɔɪ | d | CVC | closed |
Why Asteroid Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /s/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /r/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in asteroid?
Asteroid has 3 syllables, as-te-roid. In British English it is transcribed /ˈæs.tə.rɔɪd/.
Which syllable is stressed in asteroid?
The first syllable, as, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of asteroid?
Asteroid has the structure VC/CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide asteroid into syllables?
By sound, æs.tə.rɔɪd. By letters, as a spelling guide, as-te-roid.