How Many Syllables In Asylum?
3syllables
Asylum has 3 syllables, a-sy-lum. It is a trisyllabic word.
asylum
/əˈsaɪ.ləm/ UK /əˈsaɪ.ləm/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, sy.
Syllable Structure
V/CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/ə.saɪ.ləm/
Division By Letters
a-sy-lum
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Asylum
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 | s | aɪ | – | CV | open |
| 3 | l | ə | m | CVC | closed |
Why Asylum Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /s/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /l/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in asylum?
Asylum has 3 syllables, a-sy-lum. In British English it is transcribed /əˈsaɪ.ləm/.
Which syllable is stressed in asylum?
The second syllable, sy, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of asylum?
Asylum has the structure V/CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide asylum into syllables?
By sound, ə.saɪ.ləm. By letters, as a spelling guide, a-sy-lum.