How Many Syllables In Atone?
2syllables
Atone has 2 syllables, a-tone. It is a disyllabic word.
atone
/əˈtəʊn/ UK /əˈtoʊn/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, tone.
Syllable Structure
V/CVC
Division By Sound
/ə.təʊn/
Division By Letters
a-tone
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Atone
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 | əʊ | n | CVC | closed |
Why Atone Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /t/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in atone?
Atone has 2 syllables, a-tone. In British English it is transcribed /əˈtəʊn/.
Which syllable is stressed in atone?
The second syllable, tone, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of atone?
Atone has the structure V/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide atone into syllables?
By sound, ə.təʊn. By letters, as a spelling guide, a-tone.