How many syllables in "asap"?

"asap" has 3 lettergrepen (a - s - ap).

How to divide "asap"?

"asap" divides into 3 parts: a · s · ap.

In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.

Say each syllable slowly (a... s... ap) and listen on SayItVid.

Lettergrepids

3 Lettergrepen

"asap": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:a·s·ap

Hoofdklemtoon

A-s-ap(a · s · ap)● ○ ○

Stress in "asap" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈeɪ.sæp⁄

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IPAˈeɪ.sæp

Lettergrepena·s·ap

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Clearly, there are more problems. When a boss says, "Get this report ready ASAP as soon as possible." What does that even mean to one person? It could mean before lunchtime. What does that even mean to one person? It could mean before lunchtime.

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How many syllables in "asap"?: "asap" has 3 lettergrepen (a - s - ap).
How to divide "asap"?: "asap" divides into 3 parts: a · s · ap.
Where is the stress in "asap"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "asap"?: Say each syllable slowly (a... s... ap) and listen on SayItVid.