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