How Many Syllables In Anthem?
2syllables
Anthem has 2 syllables, an-them. It is a disyllabic word.
anthem
/ˈæn.θəm/ UK /ˈæn.θəm/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, an.
Syllable Structure
VC/CVC
Division By Sound
/æn.θəm/
Division By Letters
an-them
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Anthem
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 | θ | ə | m | CVC | closed |
Why Anthem Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /n/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in anthem?
Anthem has 2 syllables, an-them. In British English it is transcribed /ˈæn.θəm/.
Which syllable is stressed in anthem?
The first syllable, an, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of anthem?
Anthem has the structure VC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide anthem into syllables?
By sound, æn.θəm. By letters, as a spelling guide, an-them.