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