How Many Syllables In Atlantic?
3syllables
Atlantic has 3 syllables, at-lan-tic. It is a trisyllabic word.
atlantic
/ətˈlæn.tɪk/ UK /ətˈlæn.t̬ɪk/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, lan.
Syllable Structure
VC/CVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/ət.læn.tɪk/
Division By Letters
at-lan-tic
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Atlantic
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 | t | VC | closed |
| 2 primary stress | l | æ | n | CVC | closed |
| 3 | t | ɪ | k | CVC | closed |
Why Atlantic Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /l/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 2 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /n/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in Atlantic?
Atlantic has 3 syllables, at-lan-tic. In British English it is transcribed /ətˈlæn.tɪk/.
Which syllable is stressed in Atlantic?
The second syllable, lan, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of Atlantic?
Atlantic has the structure VC/CVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide Atlantic into syllables?
By sound, ət.læn.tɪk. By letters, as a spelling guide, at-lan-tic.