How Many Syllables In “at”?
1syllable
“at” has 1 syllable. It is a monosyllabic word.
at
/æt/ UK /æt/ US
Stress
“at” is a function word. In connected speech it usually takes its weak form, and it is stressed only for emphasis.
Division By Sound
/æt/
Division By Letters
at
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of At
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | – | æ | t | VC | closed |
Pronunciations
| Form | UK | US | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strong form | /æt/ | /æt/ | 1 |
| Weak form | /ət/ | /ət/ | 1 |
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in at?
“at” has 1 syllable. In British English it is transcribed /æt/.
What is the syllable structure of at?
“at” has the structure VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.