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