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