How Many Syllables In Attire?
2syllables
Attire has 2 syllables, a-ttire. It is a disyllabic word.
attire
/əˈtaɪə/ UK /əˈtaɪr/ US
Attire can also be said with 3 syllables (UK /əˈtaɪ.ə/).
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, ttire.
Syllable Structure
V/CV
Division By Sound
/ə.taɪə/
Division By Letters
a-ttire
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Attire
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 | aɪə | – | CV | open |
Why Attire Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /t/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Pronunciations
| Form | UK | US | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main | /əˈtaɪə/ | /əˈtaɪr/ | 2 |
| Also | /əˈtaɪ.ə/ | 3 |
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in attire?
Attire has 2 syllables, a-ttire. In British English it is transcribed /əˈtaɪə/.
Which syllable is stressed in attire?
The second syllable, ttire, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of attire?
Attire has the structure V/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide attire into syllables?
By sound, ə.taɪə. By letters, as a spelling guide, a-ttire.