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How many syllables in phoenix?

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  • 2 syllables
  • stressed syllable phoe
  • 7 letters
Syllables
phoe-nix: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.
Stressed syllable
The 1st syllable is stressed: PHOE-nix.
Pronunciation
/ˈfinɪks/ in American English.
Stress position
The stress falls on the next-to-last syllable (1st of 2), as in TA-ble, ba-NA-na and in-for-MA-tion. Words ending in -tion and -sion always work this way.
Line break
At the end of a line you can break it as phoe-nix.

Words that rhyme with phoenix

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide phoenix into syllables?

phoenix divides as phoe-nix. phoe-nix: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.

How many syllables are in phoenix?

Phoenix has 2 syllables (phoe-nix).

Which syllable is stressed in phoenix?

The stressed syllable in phoenix is phoe. The 1st syllable is stressed: PHOE-nix.

How do you pronounce phoenix?

/ˈfinɪks/ in American English.