How Many Syllables In Atomic?
3syllables
Atomic has 3 syllables, a-tom-ic. It is a trisyllabic word.
atomic
/əˈtɒm.ɪk/ UK /əˈtɑː.mɪk/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, tom.
Syllable Structure
V/CVC/VC
Division By Sound
/ə.tɒm.ɪk/
Division By Letters
a-tom-ic
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Atomic
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | – | ə | – | V | open |
| 2 primary stress | t | ɒ | m | CVC | closed |
| 3 | – | ɪ | k | VC | closed |
Why Atomic Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /t/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 2 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɒ/, so it keeps a coda /m/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in atomic?
Atomic has 3 syllables, a-tom-ic. In British English it is transcribed /əˈtɒm.ɪk/.
Which syllable is stressed in atomic?
The second syllable, tom, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of atomic?
Atomic has the structure V/CVC/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide atomic into syllables?
By sound, ə.tɒm.ɪk. By letters, as a spelling guide, a-tom-ic.