How Many Syllables In Anaphora?
4syllables
Anaphora has 4 syllables, a-naph-o-ra. It is a polysyllabic word.
anaphora
/əˈnæf.ə.rə/ UK /əˈnæf.ə.rə/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, naph.
Syllable Structure
V/CVC/V/CV
Division By Sound
/ə.næf.ə.rə/
Division By Letters
a-naph-o-ra
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Anaphora
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 | æ | f | CVC | closed |
| 3 | – | ə | – | V | open |
| 4 | r | ə | – | CV | open |
Why Anaphora 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 /æ/, so it keeps a coda /f/.
- Between syllables 3 and 4, /r/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in anaphora?
Anaphora has 4 syllables, a-naph-o-ra. In British English it is transcribed /əˈnæf.ə.rə/.
Which syllable is stressed in anaphora?
The second syllable, naph, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of anaphora?
Anaphora has the structure V/CVC/V/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide anaphora into syllables?
By sound, ə.næf.ə.rə. By letters, as a spelling guide, a-naph-o-ra.