How Many Syllables In Today?
2syllables
Today has 2 syllables, to-day. It is a disyllabic word.
today
/təˈdeɪ/ UK /təˈdeɪ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, day.
Syllable Structure
CV/CV
Division By Sound
/tə.deɪ/
Division By Letters
to-day
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Today
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | t | ə | – | CV | open |
| 2 primary stress | d | eɪ | – | CV | open |
Why Today Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /d/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in today?
Today has 2 syllables, to-day. In British English it is transcribed /təˈdeɪ/.
Which syllable is stressed in today?
The second syllable, day, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of today?
Today has the structure CV/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide today into syllables?
By sound, tə.deɪ. By letters, as a spelling guide, to-day.