How Many Syllables In Anvil?
2syllables
Anvil has 2 syllables, an-vil. It is a disyllabic word.
anvil
/ˈæn.vɪl/ UK /ˈæn.vɪl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, an.
Syllable Structure
VC/CVC
Division By Sound
/æn.vɪl/
Division By Letters
an-vil
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Anvil
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 | v | ɪ | l | CVC | closed |
Why Anvil 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 anvil?
Anvil has 2 syllables, an-vil. In British English it is transcribed /ˈæn.vɪl/.
Which syllable is stressed in anvil?
The first syllable, an, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of anvil?
Anvil has the structure VC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide anvil into syllables?
By sound, æn.vɪl. By letters, as a spelling guide, an-vil.