How Many Syllables In Attorney?
3syllables
Attorney has 3 syllables, a-ttor-ney. It is a trisyllabic word.
attorney
/əˈtɜː.ni/ UK /əˈtɝː.ni/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, ttor.
Syllable Structure
V/CV/CV
Division By Sound
/ə.tɜː.ni/
Division By Letters
a-ttor-ney
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Attorney
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 | – | V | open |
| 2 primary stress | t | ɜː | – | CV | open |
| 3 | n | i | – | CV | open |
Why Attorney Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /t/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /n/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in attorney?
Attorney has 3 syllables, a-ttor-ney. In British English it is transcribed /əˈtɜː.ni/.
Which syllable is stressed in attorney?
The second syllable, ttor, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of attorney?
Attorney has the structure V/CV/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide attorney into syllables?
By sound, ə.tɜː.ni. By letters, as a spelling guide, a-ttor-ney.