How Many Syllables In Pixel?
2syllables
Pixel has 2 syllables, pix-el. It is a disyllabic word.
pixel
/ˈpɪk.səl/ UK /ˈpɪk.səl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, pix.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/pɪk.səl/
Division By Letters
pix-el
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Pixel
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 | s | ə | l | CVC | closed |
Why Pixel 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 pixel?
Pixel has 2 syllables, pix-el. In British English it is transcribed /ˈpɪk.səl/.
Which syllable is stressed in pixel?
The first syllable, pix, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of pixel?
Pixel has the structure CVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide pixel into syllables?
By sound, pɪk.səl. By letters, as a spelling guide, pix-el.