How Many Syllables In Toxic?
2syllables
Toxic has 2 syllables, tox-ic. It is a disyllabic word.
toxic
/ˈtɒk.sɪk/ UK /ˈtɑːk.sɪk/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, tox.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/tɒk.sɪk/
Division By Letters
tox-ic
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Toxic
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 | t | ɒ | k | CVC | closed |
| 2 | s | ɪ | k | CVC | closed |
Why Toxic Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɒ/, so it keeps a coda /k/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in toxic?
Toxic has 2 syllables, tox-ic. In British English it is transcribed /ˈtɒk.sɪk/.
Which syllable is stressed in toxic?
The first syllable, tox, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of toxic?
Toxic has the structure CVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide toxic into syllables?
By sound, tɒk.sɪk. By letters, as a spelling guide, tox-ic.