How Many Syllables In Attractive?
3syllables
Attractive has 3 syllables, a-ttrac-tive. It is a trisyllabic word.
attractive
/əˈtræk.tɪv/ UK /əˈtræk.tɪv/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, ttrac.
Syllable Structure
V/CCVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/ə.træk.tɪv/
Division By Letters
a-ttrac-tive
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Attractive
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 | k | CCVC | closed |
| 3 | t | ɪ | v | CVC | closed |
Why Attractive Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /tr/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 2 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /k/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in attractive?
Attractive has 3 syllables, a-ttrac-tive. In British English it is transcribed /əˈtræk.tɪv/.
Which syllable is stressed in attractive?
The second syllable, ttrac, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of attractive?
Attractive has the structure V/CCVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide attractive into syllables?
By sound, ə.træk.tɪv. By letters, as a spelling guide, a-ttrac-tive.