How Many Syllables In Atom?
2syllables
Atom has 2 syllables, at-om. It is a disyllabic word.
atom
/ˈæt.əm/ UK /ˈæt.əm/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, at.
Syllable Structure
VC/VC
Division By Sound
/æt.əm/
Division By Letters
at-om
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Atom
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 | – | ə | m | VC | closed |
Why Atom Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /t/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in atom?
Atom has 2 syllables, at-om. In British English it is transcribed /ˈæt.əm/.
Which syllable is stressed in atom?
The first syllable, at, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of atom?
Atom has the structure VC/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide atom into syllables?
By sound, æt.əm. By letters, as a spelling guide, at-om.