How Many Syllables In Syntax?
2syllables
Syntax has 2 syllables, syn-tax. It is a disyllabic word.
syntax
/ˈsɪn.tæks/ UK /ˈsɪnˌtæks/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, syn.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CVCC
Division By Sound
/sɪn.tæks/
Division By Letters
syn-tax
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Syntax
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 | s | ɪ | n | CVC | closed |
| 2 | t | æ | ks | CVCC | closed |
Why Syntax Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /n/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in syntax?
Syntax has 2 syllables, syn-tax. In British English it is transcribed /ˈsɪn.tæks/.
Which syllable is stressed in syntax?
The first syllable, syn, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of syntax?
Syntax has the structure CVC/CVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide syntax into syllables?
By sound, sɪn.tæks. By letters, as a spelling guide, syn-tax.