How Many Syllables In Tough?
1syllable
Tough has 1 syllable. It is a monosyllabic word.
tough
/tʌf/ UK /tʌf/ US
Stress
A one syllable word is stressed on that syllable when it is said on its own.
Division By Sound
/tʌf/
Division By Letters
tough
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Tough
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 | ʌ | f | CVC | closed |
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in tough?
Tough has 1 syllable. In British English it is transcribed /tʌf/.
What is the syllable structure of tough?
Tough has the structure CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.