How Many Syllables In Toddler?
2syllables
Toddler has 2 syllables, todd-ler. It is a disyllabic word.
toddler
/ˈtɒd.lə/ UK /ˈtɑːd.lɚ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, todd.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CV
Division By Sound
/tɒd.lə/
Division By Letters
todd-ler
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Toddler
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 | ɒ | d | CVC | closed |
| 2 | l | ə | – | CV | open |
Why Toddler Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɒ/, so it keeps a coda /d/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in toddler?
Toddler has 2 syllables, todd-ler. In British English it is transcribed /ˈtɒd.lə/.
Which syllable is stressed in toddler?
The first syllable, todd, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of toddler?
Toddler has the structure CVC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide toddler into syllables?
By sound, tɒd.lə. By letters, as a spelling guide, todd-ler.