How Many Syllables In Toughen?
2syllables
Toughen has 2 syllables, tough-en. It is a disyllabic word.
toughen
/ˈtʌf.ən/ UK /ˈtʌf.ən/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, tough.
Syllable Structure
CVC/VC
Division By Sound
/tʌf.ən/
Division By Letters
tough-en
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Toughen
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 | ʌ | f | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ə | n | VC | closed |
Why Toughen Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ʌ/, so it keeps a coda /f/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in toughen?
Toughen has 2 syllables, tough-en. In British English it is transcribed /ˈtʌf.ən/.
Which syllable is stressed in toughen?
The first syllable, tough, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of toughen?
Toughen has the structure CVC/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide toughen into syllables?
By sound, tʌf.ən. By letters, as a spelling guide, tough-en.