How Many Syllables In Wax?
1syllable
Wax has 1 syllable. It is a monosyllabic word.
wax
/wæks/ UK /wæks/ US
Stress
A one syllable word is stressed on that syllable when it is said on its own.
Division By Sound
/wæks/
Division By Letters
wax
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Wax
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | w | æ | ks | CVCC | closed |
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in wax?
Wax has 1 syllable. In British English it is transcribed /wæks/.
What is the syllable structure of wax?
Wax has the structure CVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.