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