How Many Syllables In Together?
3syllables
Together has 3 syllables, to-geth-er. It is a trisyllabic word.
together
/təˈɡeð.ə/ UK /təˈɡeð.ɚ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, geth.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC/V
Division By Sound
/tə.ɡeð.ə/
Division By Letters
to-geth-er
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Together
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 | ɡ | e | ð | CVC | closed |
| 3 | – | ə | – | V | open |
Why Together Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /ɡ/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 2 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /ð/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in together?
Together has 3 syllables, to-geth-er. In British English it is transcribed /təˈɡeð.ə/.
Which syllable is stressed in together?
The second syllable, geth, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of together?
Together has the structure CV/CVC/V, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide together into syllables?
By sound, tə.ɡeð.ə. By letters, as a spelling guide, to-geth-er.