How Many Syllables In Toffee?
2syllables
Toffee has 2 syllables, toff-ee. It is a disyllabic word.
toffee
/ˈtɒf.i/ UK /ˈtɑː.fi/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, toff.
Syllable Structure
CVC/V
Division By Sound
/tɒf.i/
Division By Letters
toff-ee
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Toffee
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 | f | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | i | – | V | open |
Why Toffee Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɒ/, so it keeps a coda /f/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in toffee?
Toffee has 2 syllables, toff-ee. In British English it is transcribed /ˈtɒf.i/.
Which syllable is stressed in toffee?
The first syllable, toff, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of toffee?
Toffee has the structure CVC/V, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide toffee into syllables?
By sound, tɒf.i. By letters, as a spelling guide, toff-ee.