How Many Syllables In Attribute?
3syllables
Attribute has 3 syllables, att-ri-bute. It is a trisyllabic word.
attribute
/ˈæt.rɪ.bjuːt/ UK /ˈæt.rə.bjuːt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, att.
Syllable Structure
VC/CV/CCVC
Division By Sound
/æt.rɪ.bjuːt/
Division By Letters
att-ri-bute
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Attribute
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 | r | ɪ | – | CV | open |
| 3 | bj | uː | t | CCVC | closed |
Why Attribute Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /t/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /bj/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Pronunciations
| Form | UK | US | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| Noun | /ˈæt.rɪ.bjuːt/ | /ˈæt.rə.bjuːt/ | 3 |
| Verb | /əˈtrɪb.juːt/ | /əˈtrɪb.juːt/ | 3 |
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in attribute?
Attribute has 3 syllables, att-ri-bute. In British English it is transcribed /ˈæt.rɪ.bjuːt/.
Which syllable is stressed in attribute?
The first syllable, att, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of attribute?
Attribute has the structure VC/CV/CCVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide attribute into syllables?
By sound, æt.rɪ.bjuːt. By letters, as a spelling guide, att-ri-bute.