How Many Syllables In Alex?
2syllables
Alex has 2 syllables, al-ex. It is a disyllabic word.
alex
/ˈæl.ɪks/ UK /ˈæl.ɪks/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, al.
Syllable Structure
VC/VCC
Division By Sound
/æl.ɪks/
Division By Letters
al-ex
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Alex
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 | – | æ | l | VC | closed |
| 2 | – | ɪ | ks | VCC | closed |
Why Alex 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 Alex?
Alex has 2 syllables, al-ex. In British English it is transcribed /ˈæl.ɪks/.
Which syllable is stressed in Alex?
The first syllable, al, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of Alex?
Alex has the structure VC/VCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide Alex into syllables?
By sound, æl.ɪks. By letters, as a spelling guide, al-ex.