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