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