How Many Syllables In Annual?
3syllables
Annual has 3 syllables, ann-u-al. It is a trisyllabic word.
annual
/ˈæn.ju.əl/ UK /ˈæn.ju.əl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, ann.
Syllable Structure
VC/CV/VC
Division By Sound
/æn.ju.əl/
Division By Letters
ann-u-al
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Annual
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 | n | VC | closed |
| 2 | j | u | – | CV | open |
| 3 | – | ə | l | VC | closed |
Why Annual Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /n/.
- Two vowels meet between syllables 2 and 3, so syllable 3 has no onset.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in annual?
Annual has 3 syllables, ann-u-al. In British English it is transcribed /ˈæn.ju.əl/.
Which syllable is stressed in annual?
The first syllable, ann, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of annual?
Annual has the structure VC/CV/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide annual into syllables?
By sound, æn.ju.əl. By letters, as a spelling guide, ann-u-al.