How Many Syllables In Taller?
2syllables
Taller has 2 syllables, tall-er. It is a disyllabic word.
taller
/ˈtɔː.lə/ UK /ˈtɔː.lɚ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, tall.
Syllable Structure
CV/CV
Division By Sound
/tɔː.lə/
Division By Letters
tall-er
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Taller
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 | t | ɔː | – | CV | open |
| 2 | l | ə | – | CV | open |
Why Taller Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /l/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in taller?
Taller has 2 syllables, tall-er. In British English it is transcribed /ˈtɔː.lə/.
Which syllable is stressed in taller?
The first syllable, tall, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of taller?
Taller has the structure CV/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide taller into syllables?
By sound, tɔː.lə. By letters, as a spelling guide, tall-er.