How many syllables in "helix"?

"helix" has 2 lettergrepen (he - lix).

How to divide "helix"?

"helix" divides into 2 parts: he · lix.

In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.

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Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"helix": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:he·lix

Hoofdklemtoon

HE-lix(he · lix)● ○

Stress in "helix" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈhiː.lɪks⁄

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IPAˈhiː.lɪks

Lettergrepenhe·lix

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How many syllables in "helix"?: "helix" has 2 lettergrepen (he - lix).
How to divide "helix"?: "helix" divides into 2 parts: he · lix.
Where is the stress in "helix"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "helix"?: Say each syllable slowly (he... lix) and listen on SayItVid.