How Many Syllables In Wasn't?
2syllables
Wasn't has 2 syllables, wɒz-ənt. It is a disyllabic word.
wɒzənt
/ˈwɒz.ənt/ UK /ˈwʌz.ənt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, wɒz.
Syllable Structure
CVC/VCC
Division By Sound
/wɒz.ənt/
Division By Letters
The spelling does not split cleanly
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Wasn't
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 | w | ɒ | z | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ə | nt | VCC | closed |
Why Wasn't Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɒ/, so it keeps a coda /z/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in wasn't?
Wasn't has 2 syllables, wɒz-ənt. In British English it is transcribed /ˈwɒz.ənt/.
Which syllable is stressed in wasn't?
The first syllable, wɒz, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of wasn't?
Wasn't has the structure CVC/VCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide wasn't into syllables?
By sound, wɒz.ənt. By letters, as a spelling guide, the spelling does not split cleanly.