How Many Syllables In Galaxy?
3syllables
Galaxy has 3 syllables, gal-ax-y. It is a trisyllabic word.
galaxy
/ˈɡæl.ək.si/ UK /ˈɡæl.ək.si/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, gal.
Syllable Structure
CVC/VC/CV
Division By Sound
/ɡæl.ək.si/
Division By Letters
gal-ax-y
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Galaxy
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 | ɡ | æ | l | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ə | k | VC | closed |
| 3 | s | i | – | CV | open |
Why Galaxy Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /l/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /s/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in galaxy?
Galaxy has 3 syllables, gal-ax-y. In British English it is transcribed /ˈɡæl.ək.si/.
Which syllable is stressed in galaxy?
The first syllable, gal, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of galaxy?
Galaxy has the structure CVC/VC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide galaxy into syllables?
By sound, ɡæl.ək.si. By letters, as a spelling guide, gal-ax-y.