How Many Syllables In Multiplex?
3syllables
Multiplex has 3 syllables, mul-ti-plex. It is a trisyllabic word.
multiplex
/ˈmʌl.tɪ.pleks/ UK /ˈmʌl.tə.pleks/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, mul.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CV/CCVCC
Division By Sound
/mʌl.tɪ.pleks/
Division By Letters
mul-ti-plex
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Multiplex
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 | m | ʌ | l | CVC | closed |
| 2 | t | ɪ | – | CV | open |
| 3 | pl | e | ks | CCVCC | closed |
Why Multiplex Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ʌ/, so it keeps a coda /l/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /pl/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in multiplex?
Multiplex has 3 syllables, mul-ti-plex. In British English it is transcribed /ˈmʌl.tɪ.pleks/.
Which syllable is stressed in multiplex?
The first syllable, mul, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of multiplex?
Multiplex has the structure CVC/CV/CCVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide multiplex into syllables?
By sound, mʌl.tɪ.pleks. By letters, as a spelling guide, mul-ti-plex.