How Many Syllables In Buxom?
2syllables
Buxom has 2 syllables, bux-om. It is a disyllabic word.
buxom
/ˈbʌk.səm/ UK /ˈbʌk.səm/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, bux.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/bʌk.səm/
Division By Letters
bux-om
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Buxom
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 | b | ʌ | k | CVC | closed |
| 2 | s | ə | m | CVC | closed |
Why Buxom Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ʌ/, so it keeps a coda /k/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in buxom?
Buxom has 2 syllables, bux-om. In British English it is transcribed /ˈbʌk.səm/.
Which syllable is stressed in buxom?
The first syllable, bux, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of buxom?
Buxom has the structure CVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide buxom into syllables?
By sound, bʌk.səm. By letters, as a spelling guide, bux-om.