attack

How to Split "attack" into Syllables

The word attack is divided into 2 syllables: at·tack. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.

📝 Syllable Breakdown

• at — 1st syllable
• tack — 2nd syllable

🔊 Pronunciation Guide

The phonetic transcription of attack:

• IPA: /əˈtæk/

📖 Definitions

1. An attempt to cause damage, injury to, or death of an opponent or enemy.
2. An attempt to detract from the worth or credibility of, a person, position, idea, object, or thing, by physical, verbal, emotional, or other assault.

📚 Word Origin & History

Borrowed from French attaque, derived from the verb attaquer, from Italian attaccare (“to join, attach”) (used in attaccare battaglia (“to join battle”)), from Frankish *stakkijan (“to stick, stick to, attach”). Doublet of attach. Displaced native Middle English onresen, from Old English onrǣsan (“to attack”); and Middle English resinge (“an assault, attack”) (compare Old English onrǣs (“an attack”)). From French attaque.

✓ Why Learn Syllable Division?

Understanding how to break down attack into syllables helps with:

• Correct pronunciation — Knowing syllable structure ensures accurate speech
• Improved spelling — Breaking words into chunks makes them easier to remember and write
• Reading fluency — Recognizing syllable patterns speeds up reading comprehension
• Poetry and lyrics — Syllable counting is essential for meter and rhythm
• Language learning — Non-native speakers benefit from syllable awareness

📊 Similar Words Comparison

Compare attack with related words to understand syllable patterns:

Word	Syllables	Division
attack	2	at·tack
atishoo	3	a-ti-shoo
Attica	3	at-ti-ca
attic	2	at-tic
adj	1	adj

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attn, atty, attar, attic, attach, attain, attend, attest.