How Many Syllables In Complex?
2syllables
Complex has 2 syllables, com-plex. It is a disyllabic word.
complex
/ˈkɒm.pleks/ UK /ˈkɑːm.pleks/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, com.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CCVCC
Division By Sound
/kɒm.pleks/
Division By Letters
com-plex
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Complex
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 | k | ɒ | m | CVC | closed |
| 2 | pl | e | ks | CCVCC | closed |
Why Complex Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɒ/, so it keeps a coda /m/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in complex?
Complex has 2 syllables, com-plex. In British English it is transcribed /ˈkɒm.pleks/.
Which syllable is stressed in complex?
The first syllable, com, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of complex?
Complex has the structure CVC/CCVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide complex into syllables?
By sound, kɒm.pleks. By letters, as a spelling guide, com-plex.