How Many Syllables In Axon?
2syllables
Axon has 2 syllables, ax-on. It is a disyllabic word.
axon
/ˈæk.sɒn/ UK /ˈæk.sɑːn/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, ax.
Syllable Structure
VC/CVC
Division By Sound
/æk.sɒn/
Division By Letters
ax-on
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Axon
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 | – | æ | k | VC | closed |
| 2 | s | ɒ | n | CVC | closed |
Why Axon Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /k/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in axon?
Axon has 2 syllables, ax-on. In British English it is transcribed /ˈæk.sɒn/.
Which syllable is stressed in axon?
The first syllable, ax, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of axon?
Axon has the structure VC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide axon into syllables?
By sound, æk.sɒn. By letters, as a spelling guide, ax-on.