How Many Syllables In Pickaxe?
2syllables
Pickaxe has 2 syllables, pick-axe. It is a disyllabic word.
pickaxe
/ˈpɪk.æks/ UK /ˈpɪk.æks/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, pick.
Syllable Structure
CVC/VCC
Division By Sound
/pɪk.æks/
Division By Letters
pick-axe
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Pickaxe
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 | p | ɪ | k | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | æ | ks | VCC | closed |
Why Pickaxe Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /k/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in pickaxe?
Pickaxe has 2 syllables, pick-axe. In British English it is transcribed /ˈpɪk.æks/.
Which syllable is stressed in pickaxe?
The first syllable, pick, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of pickaxe?
Pickaxe has the structure CVC/VCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide pickaxe into syllables?
By sound, pɪk.æks. By letters, as a spelling guide, pick-axe.