How Many Syllables In Attract?
2syllables
Attract has 2 syllables, a-ttract. It is a disyllabic word.
attract
/əˈtrækt/ UK /əˈtrækt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, ttract.
Syllable Structure
V/CCVCC
Division By Sound
/ə.trækt/
Division By Letters
a-ttract
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Attract
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 | tr | æ | kt | CCVCC | closed |
Why Attract Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /tr/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in attract?
Attract has 2 syllables, a-ttract. In British English it is transcribed /əˈtrækt/.
Which syllable is stressed in attract?
The second syllable, ttract, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of attract?
Attract has the structure V/CCVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide attract into syllables?
By sound, ə.trækt. By letters, as a spelling guide, a-ttract.