How Many Syllables In Annex?
2syllables
Annex has 2 syllables, a-nnex. It is a disyllabic word.
annex
/əˈneks/ UK /əˈneks/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, nnex.
Syllable Structure
V/CVCC
Division By Sound
/ə.neks/
Division By Letters
a-nnex
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Annex
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 | e | ks | CVCC | closed |
Why Annex Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /n/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in annex?
Annex has 2 syllables, a-nnex. In British English it is transcribed /əˈneks/.
Which syllable is stressed in annex?
The second syllable, nnex, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of annex?
Annex has the structure V/CVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide annex into syllables?
By sound, ə.neks. By letters, as a spelling guide, a-nnex.