How Many Syllables In Atmosphere?
3syllables
Atmosphere has 3 syllables, at-mos-phere. It is a trisyllabic word.
atmosphere
/ˈæt.məs.fɪə/ UK /ˈæt.məs.fɪr/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, at.
Syllable Structure
VC/CVC/CV
Division By Sound
/æt.məs.fɪə/
Division By Letters
at-mos-phere
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Atmosphere
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 | t | VC | closed |
| 2 | m | ə | s | CVC | closed |
| 3 | f | ɪə | – | CV | open |
Why Atmosphere Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /t/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /f/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in atmosphere?
Atmosphere has 3 syllables, at-mos-phere. In British English it is transcribed /ˈæt.məs.fɪə/.
Which syllable is stressed in atmosphere?
The first syllable, at, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of atmosphere?
Atmosphere has the structure VC/CVC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide atmosphere into syllables?
By sound, æt.məs.fɪə. By letters, as a spelling guide, at-mos-phere.