How Many Syllables Are in Wasps

The word Wasps has three syllables: wasps.
Syllable division helps in understanding the word's structure, improving both pronunciation and spelling.
This technique is especially useful for students and language learners who are mastering English phonetics.

Definition of Wasps

Wasps are flying insects that have a narrow waist and a sting. They are related to bees and ants.

How should Wasps divide into syllables

The word 'wasps' has one syllable. It has 2 vowels (a and o) and 3 consonants (w, s, and p).

Part of Speech - Wasps

I saw a wasp flying around my picnic table.

Sentences with Wasps

• The wasps were buzzing around the flowers.
• I got stung by a wasp while I was outside.
• The wasps built a nest in the tree.
• I don't like being around wasps because they can sting me.
• The wasps are attracted to sweet things like fruit and soda.
• The wasps are flying around the trash can looking for food.
• I'm afraid of wasps because they can hurt me.
• The wasps are making a loud buzzing sound.
• The wasps are flying in and out of their nest.
• I'm going to stay away from the wasps so that I don't get stung.

Quotes with Wasps

• 'The wasp and all his numerous family I look upon as a major curse of this country.' - Henry Ward Beecher
• 'I'm a wasp in a wig.' - Boy George
• 'The wasp of fashion wears the last clothes.' - Jonathan Swift
• 'The wasp, who, agitated in his mind, flits and returns, never at peace.' - Horace

Number of characters in Wasps

5 ( w, a, s, p, s )

Unique letters in Wasps

4 ( w, a, s, p )

Wasps Backwards

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How to Pronounce Wasps

IPA (International): wɑ:sps

ARA (American): wɑsps

EPA (English): wɑ:sps

WAA-SPS