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