How Many Syllables In Anxious?
2syllables
Anxious has 2 syllables, anx-ious. It is a disyllabic word.
anxious
/ˈæŋk.ʃəs/ UK /ˈæŋk.ʃəs/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, anx.
Syllable Structure
VCC/CVC
Division By Sound
/æŋk.ʃəs/
Division By Letters
anx-ious
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Anxious
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 | ŋk | VCC | closed |
| 2 | ʃ | ə | s | CVC | closed |
Why Anxious Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /ŋk/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in anxious?
Anxious has 2 syllables, anx-ious. In British English it is transcribed /ˈæŋk.ʃəs/.
Which syllable is stressed in anxious?
The first syllable, anx, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of anxious?
Anxious has the structure VCC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide anxious into syllables?
By sound, æŋk.ʃəs. By letters, as a spelling guide, anx-ious.