How Many Syllables In Sexist?
2syllables
Sexist has 2 syllables, sex-ist. It is a disyllabic word.
sexist
/ˈsek.sɪst/ UK /ˈsek.sɪst/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, sex.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CVCC
Division By Sound
/sek.sɪst/
Division By Letters
sex-ist
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Sexist
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 | st | CVCC | closed |
Why Sexist Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /k/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in sexist?
Sexist has 2 syllables, sex-ist. In British English it is transcribed /ˈsek.sɪst/.
Which syllable is stressed in sexist?
The first syllable, sex, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of sexist?
Sexist has the structure CVC/CVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide sexist into syllables?
By sound, sek.sɪst. By letters, as a spelling guide, sex-ist.