How Many Syllables In Atlas?
2syllables
Atlas has 2 syllables, at-las. It is a disyllabic word.
atlas
/ˈæt.ləs/ UK /ˈæt.ləs/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, at.
Syllable Structure
VC/CVC
Division By Sound
/æt.ləs/
Division By Letters
at-las
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Atlas
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 | l | ə | s | CVC | closed |
Why Atlas Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /t/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in atlas?
Atlas has 2 syllables, at-las. In British English it is transcribed /ˈæt.ləs/.
Which syllable is stressed in atlas?
The first syllable, at, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of atlas?
Atlas has the structure VC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide atlas into syllables?
By sound, æt.ləs. By letters, as a spelling guide, at-las.