How Many Syllables In X-ray?
2syllables
X-ray has 2 syllables, xra-y. It is a disyllabic word.
xray
/ˈeks.reɪ/ UK /ˈeks.reɪ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, xra.
Syllable Structure
VCC/CV
Division By Sound
/eks.reɪ/
Division By Letters
xra-y
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of X-ray
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 | – | e | ks | VCC | closed |
| 2 | r | eɪ | – | CV | open |
Why X-ray Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /ks/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in x-ray?
X-ray has 2 syllables, xra-y. In British English it is transcribed /ˈeks.reɪ/.
Which syllable is stressed in x-ray?
The first syllable, xra, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of x-ray?
X-ray has the structure VCC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide x-ray into syllables?
By sound, eks.reɪ. By letters, as a spelling guide, xra-y.