How Many Syllables In Transatlantic?
4syllables
Transatlantic has 4 syllables, tran-sat-lan-tic. It is a polysyllabic word.
transatlantic
/ˌtræn.zətˈlæn.tɪk/ UK /ˌtræn.zətˈlæn.t̬ɪk/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the third syllable, lan.
Syllable Structure
CCVC/CVC/CVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/træn.zət.læn.tɪk/
Division By Letters
tran-sat-lan-tic
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Transatlantic
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 secondary stress | tr | æ | n | CCVC | closed |
| 2 | z | ə | t | CVC | closed |
| 3 primary stress | l | æ | n | CVC | closed |
| 4 | t | ɪ | k | CVC | closed |
Why Transatlantic Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /n/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /l/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 3 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /n/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in transatlantic?
Transatlantic has 4 syllables, tran-sat-lan-tic. In British English it is transcribed /ˌtræn.zətˈlæn.tɪk/.
Which syllable is stressed in transatlantic?
The third syllable, lan, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of transatlantic?
Transatlantic has the structure CCVC/CVC/CVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide transatlantic into syllables?
By sound, træn.zət.læn.tɪk. By letters, as a spelling guide, tran-sat-lan-tic.
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