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