How Many Syllables In Annum?
2syllables
Annum has 2 syllables, ann-um. It is a disyllabic word.
annum
/ˈæn.əm/ UK /ˈæn.əm/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, ann.
Syllable Structure
VC/VC
Division By Sound
/æn.əm/
Division By Letters
ann-um
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Annum
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 | – | ə | m | VC | closed |
Why Annum Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /n/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in annum?
Annum has 2 syllables, ann-um. In British English it is transcribed /ˈæn.əm/.
Which syllable is stressed in annum?
The first syllable, ann, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of annum?
Annum has the structure VC/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide annum into syllables?
By sound, æn.əm. By letters, as a spelling guide, ann-um.