How Many Syllables In Another?
3syllables
Another has 3 syllables, a-noth-er. It is a trisyllabic word.
another
/əˈnʌð.ə/ UK /əˈnʌð.ɚ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, noth.
Syllable Structure
V/CVC/V
Division By Sound
/ə.nʌð.ə/
Division By Letters
a-noth-er
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Another
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 | ð | CVC | closed |
| 3 | – | ə | – | V | open |
Why Another Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /n/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 2 is stressed and has the short vowel /ʌ/, so it keeps a coda /ð/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in another?
Another has 3 syllables, a-noth-er. In British English it is transcribed /əˈnʌð.ə/.
Which syllable is stressed in another?
The second syllable, noth, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of another?
Another has the structure V/CVC/V, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide another into syllables?
By sound, ə.nʌð.ə. By letters, as a spelling guide, a-noth-er.