How Many Syllables In Sexism?
3syllables
Sexism has 3 syllables, sek-sɪ-zəm. It is a trisyllabic word.
seksɪzəm
/ˈsek.sɪ.zəm/ UK /ˈsek.sɪ.zəm/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, sek.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/sek.sɪ.zəm/
Division By Letters
The spelling does not split cleanly
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Sexism
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 | s | e | k | CVC | closed |
| 2 | s | ɪ | – | CV | open |
| 3 | z | ə | m | CVC | closed |
Why Sexism Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /k/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /z/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in sexism?
Sexism has 3 syllables, sek-sɪ-zəm. In British English it is transcribed /ˈsek.sɪ.zəm/.
Which syllable is stressed in sexism?
The first syllable, sek, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of sexism?
Sexism has the structure CVC/CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide sexism into syllables?
By sound, sek.sɪ.zəm. By letters, as a spelling guide, the spelling does not split cleanly.