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