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How Many Syllables In Axe?

1syllable

Axe has 1 syllable. It is a monosyllabic word.

axe

/æks/ UK   /æks/ US

Stress

A one syllable word is stressed on that syllable when it is said on its own.

Syllable Structure

VCC

More VCC words

Division By Sound

/æks/

Division By Letters

axe

A spelling guide that follows the sound division.

Tree Diagram Of Axe

SRPCVæCkCs

S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.

Parts Of Each Syllable

SyllableOnsetPeakCodaPatternType
1–æksVCCclosed
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Questions Students Ask

How many syllables are in axe?
Axe has 1 syllable. In British English it is transcribed /æks/.
What is the syllable structure of axe?
Axe has the structure VCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.

Other Words With One Syllable

Words With The Same Structure, VCC

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