How Many Syllables In Atonal?
3syllables
Atonal has 3 syllables, a-to-nal. It is a trisyllabic word.
atonal
/eɪˈtəʊ.nəl/ UK /eɪˈtoʊ.nəl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, to.
Syllable Structure
V/CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/eɪ.təʊ.nəl/
Division By Letters
a-to-nal
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Atonal
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | – | eɪ | – | V | open |
| 2 primary stress | t | əʊ | – | CV | open |
| 3 | n | ə | l | CVC | closed |
Why Atonal Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /t/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /n/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in atonal?
Atonal has 3 syllables, a-to-nal. In British English it is transcribed /eɪˈtəʊ.nəl/.
Which syllable is stressed in atonal?
The second syllable, to, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of atonal?
Atonal has the structure V/CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide atonal into syllables?
By sound, eɪ.təʊ.nəl. By letters, as a spelling guide, a-to-nal.