How Many Syllables In Pharynx?
2syllables
Pharynx has 2 syllables, phar-ynx. It is a disyllabic word.
pharynx
/ˈfær.ɪŋks/ UK /ˈfer.ɪŋks/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, phar.
Syllable Structure
CVC/VCCC
Division By Sound
/fær.ɪŋks/
Division By Letters
phar-ynx
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Pharynx
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 | r | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ɪ | ŋks | VCCC | closed |
Why Pharynx 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 pharynx?
Pharynx has 2 syllables, phar-ynx. In British English it is transcribed /ˈfær.ɪŋks/.
Which syllable is stressed in pharynx?
The first syllable, phar, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of pharynx?
Pharynx has the structure CVC/VCCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide pharynx into syllables?
By sound, fær.ɪŋks. By letters, as a spelling guide, phar-ynx.