How Many Syllables In Attacker?
3syllables
Attacker has 3 syllables, a-ttack-er. It is a trisyllabic word.
attacker
/əˈtæk.ə/ UK /əˈtæk.ɚ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, ttack.
Syllable Structure
V/CVC/V
Division By Sound
/ə.tæk.ə/
Division By Letters
a-ttack-er
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Attacker
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 |
| 3 | – | ə | – | V | open |
Why Attacker Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /t/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 2 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /k/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in attacker?
Attacker has 3 syllables, a-ttack-er. In British English it is transcribed /əˈtæk.ə/.
Which syllable is stressed in attacker?
The second syllable, ttack, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of attacker?
Attacker has the structure V/CVC/V, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide attacker into syllables?
By sound, ə.tæk.ə. By letters, as a spelling guide, a-ttack-er.