How Many Syllables In Attraction?
3syllables
Attraction has 3 syllables, a-ttrac-tion. It is a trisyllabic word.
attraction
/əˈtræk.ʃən/ UK /əˈtræk.ʃən/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, ttrac.
Syllable Structure
V/CCVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/ə.træk.ʃən/
Division By Letters
a-ttrac-tion
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Attraction
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 | tr | æ | k | CCVC | closed |
| 3 | ʃ | ə | n | CVC | closed |
Why Attraction Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /tr/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 2 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /k/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in attraction?
Attraction has 3 syllables, a-ttrac-tion. In British English it is transcribed /əˈtræk.ʃən/.
Which syllable is stressed in attraction?
The second syllable, ttrac, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of attraction?
Attraction has the structure V/CCVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide attraction into syllables?
By sound, ə.træk.ʃən. By letters, as a spelling guide, a-ttrac-tion.