How Many Syllables In Attach?
2syllables
Attach has 2 syllables, a-ttach. It is a disyllabic word.
attach
/əˈtætʃ/ UK /əˈtætʃ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, ttach.
Syllable Structure
V/CVC
Division By Sound
/ə.tætʃ/
Division By Letters
a-ttach
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Attach
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 | æ | tʃ | CVC | closed |
Why Attach 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 attach?
Attach has 2 syllables, a-ttach. In British English it is transcribed /əˈtætʃ/.
Which syllable is stressed in attach?
The second syllable, ttach, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of attach?
Attach has the structure V/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide attach into syllables?
By sound, ə.tætʃ. By letters, as a spelling guide, a-ttach.