How Many Syllables In Asthma?
2syllables
Asthma has 2 syllables, asth-ma. It is a disyllabic word.
asthma
/ˈæs.mə/ UK /ˈæz.mə/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, asth.
Syllable Structure
VC/CV
Division By Sound
/æs.mə/
Division By Letters
asth-ma
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Asthma
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 | m | ə | – | CV | open |
Why Asthma Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /s/.
Pronunciations
| Form | UK | US | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main | /ˈæs.mə/ | /ˈæz.mə/ | 2 |
| Also | /ˈæz.mə/ | 2 |
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in asthma?
Asthma has 2 syllables, asth-ma. In British English it is transcribed /ˈæs.mə/.
Which syllable is stressed in asthma?
The first syllable, asth, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of asthma?
Asthma has the structure VC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide asthma into syllables?
By sound, æs.mə. By letters, as a spelling guide, asth-ma.