How Many Syllables In Coexist?
3syllables
Coexist has 3 syllables, co-ex-ist. It is a trisyllabic word.
coexist
/ˌkəʊ.əɡˈzɪst/ UK /ˌkoʊ.əɡˈzɪst/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the third syllable, ist.
Syllable Structure
CV/VC/CVCC
Division By Sound
/kəʊ.əɡ.zɪst/
Division By Letters
co-ex-ist
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Coexist
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 secondary stress | k | əʊ | – | CV | open |
| 2 | – | ə | ɡ | VC | closed |
| 3 primary stress | z | ɪ | st | CVCC | closed |
Why Coexist Divides Here
- Two vowels meet between syllables 1 and 2, so syllable 2 has no onset.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /z/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in coexist?
Coexist has 3 syllables, co-ex-ist. In British English it is transcribed /ˌkəʊ.əɡˈzɪst/.
Which syllable is stressed in coexist?
The third syllable, ist, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of coexist?
Coexist has the structure CV/VC/CVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide coexist into syllables?
By sound, kəʊ.əɡ.zɪst. By letters, as a spelling guide, co-ex-ist.