How Many Syllables In Relax?
2syllables
Relax has 2 syllables, re-lax. It is a disyllabic word.
relax
/rɪˈlæks/ UK /rɪˈlæks/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, lax.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVCC
Division By Sound
/rɪ.læks/
Division By Letters
re-lax
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Relax
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | r | ɪ | – | CV | open |
| 2 primary stress | l | æ | ks | CVCC | closed |
Why Relax Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /l/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in relax?
Relax has 2 syllables, re-lax. In British English it is transcribed /rɪˈlæks/.
Which syllable is stressed in relax?
The second syllable, lax, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of relax?
Relax has the structure CV/CVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide relax into syllables?
By sound, rɪ.læks. By letters, as a spelling guide, re-lax.