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  • 1 syllable
  • stressed syllable an
  • 2 letters
Syllables
an has one vowel sound, so it is one syllable.
Stressed syllable
One syllable: it carries the stress when you say the word on its own.
Pronunciation
/æn/ in American English.
Stress position
A one-syllable word carries its own stress when you say it alone.
Line break
Better not to break it at the end of a line (too short, or it would leave one or two letters alone).

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide an into syllables?

an divides as an. an has one vowel sound, so it is one syllable.

How many syllables are in an?

An has 1 syllable (an).

Which syllable is stressed in an?

The stressed syllable in an is an. One syllable: it carries the stress when you say the word on its own.

How do you pronounce an?

/æn/ in American English.