How Many Syllables In Atonement?
3syllables
Atonement has 3 syllables, ato-ne-ment. It is a trisyllabic word.
atonement
/əˈtəʊn.mənt/ UK /əˈtoʊn.mənt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, ne.
Syllable Structure
V/CVC/CVCC
Division By Sound
/ə.təʊn.mənt/
Division By Letters
ato-ne-ment
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Atonement
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 |
| 3 | m | ə | nt | CVCC | closed |
Why Atonement Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /t/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /m/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in atonement?
Atonement has 3 syllables, ato-ne-ment. In British English it is transcribed /əˈtəʊn.mənt/.
Which syllable is stressed in atonement?
The second syllable, ne, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of atonement?
Atonement has the structure V/CVC/CVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide atonement into syllables?
By sound, ə.təʊn.mənt. By letters, as a spelling guide, ato-ne-ment.