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