How Many Syllables In Oxford?
2syllables
Oxford has 2 syllables, ox-ford. It is a disyllabic word.
oxford
/ˈɒks.fəd/ UK /ˈɑːks.fɚd/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, ox.
Syllable Structure
VCC/CVC
Division By Sound
/ɒks.fəd/
Division By Letters
ox-ford
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Oxford
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 | – | ɒ | ks | VCC | closed |
| 2 | f | ə | d | CVC | closed |
Why Oxford Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɒ/, so it keeps a coda /ks/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in Oxford?
Oxford has 2 syllables, ox-ford. In British English it is transcribed /ˈɒks.fəd/.
Which syllable is stressed in Oxford?
The first syllable, ox, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of Oxford?
Oxford has the structure VCC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide Oxford into syllables?
By sound, ɒks.fəd. By letters, as a spelling guide, ox-ford.