How many syllables in anterior?

Syllables in anterior

4

an·te·ri·or

Anterior has four syllables. The stress falls on the second syllable.

How to say anterior

Pronunciation/ænˈtɪɹiɚ/
4 syllables, an-TE-ri-or · da-DUM-da-da
StressSecond syllable
Letters8

To count it yourself, say anterior slowly and listen for each vowel sound: an, te, ri, or. Each beat is one syllable.

Words that rhyme with anterior

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Questions

How many syllables are in anterior?
Anterior has four syllables.
How do you divide anterior into syllables?
Anterior divides as an-te-ri-or.
Which syllable is stressed in anterior?
The second syllable (an-TE-ri-or).

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