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  • 1 syllable
  • stressed syllable box
  • 3 letters
Syllables
box has one vowel sound, so it is one syllable.
Stressed syllable
One syllable: it carries the stress when you say the word on its own.
Pronunciation
/bɑks/ in American English.
Stress position
A one-syllable word carries its own stress when you say it alone.
Line break
Better not to break it at the end of a line (too short, or it would leave one or two letters alone).

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide box into syllables?

box divides as box. box has one vowel sound, so it is one syllable.

How many syllables are in box?

Box has 1 syllable (box).

Which syllable is stressed in box?

The stressed syllable in box is box. One syllable: it carries the stress when you say the word on its own.

How do you pronounce box?

/bɑks/ in American English.