How Many Syllables In Tattoo?
2syllables
Tattoo has 2 syllables, ta-ttoo. It is a disyllabic word.
tattoo
/tæˈtuː/ UK /tæˈtuː/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, ttoo.
Syllable Structure
CV/CV
Division By Sound
/tæ.tuː/
Division By Letters
ta-ttoo
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Tattoo
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | t | æ | – | CV | open |
| 2 primary stress | t | uː | – | CV | open |
Why Tattoo Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /t/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in tattoo?
Tattoo has 2 syllables, ta-ttoo. In British English it is transcribed /tæˈtuː/.
Which syllable is stressed in tattoo?
The second syllable, ttoo, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of tattoo?
Tattoo has the structure CV/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide tattoo into syllables?
By sound, tæ.tuː. By letters, as a spelling guide, ta-ttoo.