How Many Syllables In Anambra?
3syllables
Anambra has 3 syllables, a-nam-bra. It is a trisyllabic word.
anambra
/əˈnæm.brə/ UK /əˈnæm.brə/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, nam.
Syllable Structure
V/CVC/CCV
Division By Sound
/ə.næm.brə/
Division By Letters
a-nam-bra
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Anambra
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | – | ə | – | V | open |
| 2 primary stress | n | æ | m | CVC | closed |
| 3 | br | ə | – | CCV | open |
Why Anambra Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /n/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 2 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /m/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in Anambra?
Anambra has 3 syllables, a-nam-bra. In British English it is transcribed /əˈnæm.brə/.
Which syllable is stressed in Anambra?
The second syllable, nam, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of Anambra?
Anambra has the structure V/CVC/CCV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide Anambra into syllables?
By sound, ə.næm.brə. By letters, as a spelling guide, a-nam-bra.