How Many Syllables In Larynx?
2syllables
Larynx has 2 syllables, lar-ynx. It is a disyllabic word.
larynx
/ˈlær.ɪŋks/ UK /ˈler.ɪŋks/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, lar.
Syllable Structure
CVC/VCCC
Division By Sound
/lær.ɪŋks/
Division By Letters
lar-ynx
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Larynx
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 | l | æ | r | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ɪ | ŋks | VCCC | closed |
Why Larynx Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /r/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in larynx?
Larynx has 2 syllables, lar-ynx. In British English it is transcribed /ˈlær.ɪŋks/.
Which syllable is stressed in larynx?
The first syllable, lar, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of larynx?
Larynx has the structure CVC/VCCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide larynx into syllables?
By sound, lær.ɪŋks. By letters, as a spelling guide, lar-ynx.