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