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