How Many Syllables In Attic?
2syllables
Attic has 2 syllables, att-ic. It is a disyllabic word.
attic
/ˈæt.ɪk/ UK /ˈæt.ɪk/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, att.
Syllable Structure
VC/VC
Division By Sound
/æt.ɪk/
Division By Letters
att-ic
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Attic
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 primary stress | – | æ | t | VC | closed |
| 2 | – | ɪ | k | VC | closed |
Why Attic Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /t/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in attic?
Attic has 2 syllables, att-ic. In British English it is transcribed /ˈæt.ɪk/.
Which syllable is stressed in attic?
The first syllable, att, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of attic?
Attic has the structure VC/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide attic into syllables?
By sound, æt.ɪk. By letters, as a spelling guide, att-ic.