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).

Syllables in anterior

an·te·ri·or

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

Pronunciation	/ænˈtɪɹiɚ/ 4 syllables, an-TE-ri-or · da-DUM-da-da
Stress	Second syllable
Letters	8

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

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).