How Many Syllables In Paradox?
3syllables
Paradox has 3 syllables, par-a-dox. It is a trisyllabic word.
paradox
/ˈpær.ə.dɒks/ UK /ˈper.ə.dɑːks/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, par.
Syllable Structure
CVC/V/CVCC
Division By Sound
/pær.ə.dɒks/
Division By Letters
par-a-dox
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Paradox
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 | p | æ | r | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ə | – | V | open |
| 3 | d | ɒ | ks | CVCC | closed |
Why Paradox Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /r/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /d/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in paradox?
Paradox has 3 syllables, par-a-dox. In British English it is transcribed /ˈpær.ə.dɒks/.
Which syllable is stressed in paradox?
The first syllable, par, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of paradox?
Paradox has the structure CVC/V/CVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide paradox into syllables?
By sound, pær.ə.dɒks. By letters, as a spelling guide, par-a-dox.