How Many Syllables In Apex?
2syllables
Apex has 2 syllables, a-pex. It is a disyllabic word.
apex
/ˈeɪ.peks/ UK /ˈeɪ.peks/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, a.
Syllable Structure
V/CVCC
Division By Sound
/eɪ.peks/
Division By Letters
a-pex
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Apex
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 | – | eɪ | – | V | open |
| 2 | p | e | ks | CVCC | closed |
Why Apex Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /p/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in apex?
Apex has 2 syllables, a-pex. In British English it is transcribed /ˈeɪ.peks/.
Which syllable is stressed in apex?
The first syllable, a, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of apex?
Apex has the structure V/CVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide apex into syllables?
By sound, eɪ.peks. By letters, as a spelling guide, a-pex.