How Many Syllables In Fixture?
2syllables
Fixture has 2 syllables, fix-ture. It is a disyllabic word.
fixture
/ˈfɪks.tʃə/ UK /ˈfɪks.tʃɚ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, fix.
Syllable Structure
CVCC/CV
Division By Sound
/fɪks.tʃə/
Division By Letters
fix-ture
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Fixture
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 | f | ɪ | ks | CVCC | closed |
| 2 | tʃ | ə | – | CV | open |
Why Fixture Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /ks/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in fixture?
Fixture has 2 syllables, fix-ture. In British English it is transcribed /ˈfɪks.tʃə/.
Which syllable is stressed in fixture?
The first syllable, fix, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of fixture?
Fixture has the structure CVCC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide fixture into syllables?
By sound, fɪks.tʃə. By letters, as a spelling guide, fix-ture.