How Many Syllables In “an”?
1syllable
“an” has 1 syllable. It is a monosyllabic word.
an
/æn/ UK /æn/ US
Stress
“an” is a function word. In connected speech it usually takes its weak form, and it is stressed only for emphasis.
Division By Sound
/æn/
Division By Letters
an
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of An
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | – | æ | n | VC | closed |
Pronunciations
| Form | UK | US | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strong form | /æn/ | /æn/ | 1 |
| Weak form | /ən/ | /ən/ | 1 |
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in an?
“an” has 1 syllable. In British English it is transcribed /æn/.
What is the syllable structure of an?
“an” has the structure VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.