How Many Syllables In Anchor?
2syllables
Anchor has 2 syllables, an-chor. It is a disyllabic word.
anchor
/ˈæŋ.kə/ UK /ˈæŋ.kɚ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, an.
Syllable Structure
VC/CV
Division By Sound
/æŋ.kə/
Division By Letters
an-chor
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Anchor
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 primary stress | – | æ | ŋ | VC | closed |
| 2 | k | ə | – | CV | open |
Why Anchor Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /ŋ/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in anchor?
Anchor has 2 syllables, an-chor. In British English it is transcribed /ˈæŋ.kə/.
Which syllable is stressed in anchor?
The first syllable, an, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of anchor?
Anchor has the structure VC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide anchor into syllables?
By sound, æŋ.kə. By letters, as a spelling guide, an-chor.