How Many Syllables In Annul?
2syllables
Annul has 2 syllables, a-nnul. It is a disyllabic word.
annul
/əˈnʌl/ UK /əˈnʌl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, nnul.
Syllable Structure
V/CVC
Division By Sound
/ə.nʌl/
Division By Letters
a-nnul
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Annul
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 | ʌ | l | CVC | closed |
Why Annul 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 annul?
Annul has 2 syllables, a-nnul. In British English it is transcribed /əˈnʌl/.
Which syllable is stressed in annul?
The second syllable, nnul, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of annul?
Annul has the structure V/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide annul into syllables?
By sound, ə.nʌl. By letters, as a spelling guide, a-nnul.