How Many Syllables In Hexagon?
3syllables
Hexagon has 3 syllables, hex-a-gon. It is a trisyllabic word.
hexagon
/ˈhek.sə.ɡən/ UK /ˈhek.sə.ɡɑːn/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, hex.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/hek.sə.ɡən/
Division By Letters
hex-a-gon
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Hexagon
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 | h | e | k | CVC | closed |
| 2 | s | ə | – | CV | open |
| 3 | ɡ | ə | n | CVC | closed |
Why Hexagon Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /k/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /ɡ/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in hexagon?
Hexagon has 3 syllables, hex-a-gon. In British English it is transcribed /ˈhek.sə.ɡən/.
Which syllable is stressed in hexagon?
The first syllable, hex, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of hexagon?
Hexagon has the structure CVC/CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide hexagon into syllables?
By sound, hek.sə.ɡən. By letters, as a spelling guide, hex-a-gon.