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