How Many Syllables In Towards?
2syllables
Towards has 2 syllables, to-wards. It is a disyllabic word.
towards
/təˈwɔːdz/ UK /tɔːrdz/ US
Towards can also be said with 1 syllable (UK /tɔːdz/).
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, wards.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVCC
Division By Sound
/tə.wɔːdz/
Division By Letters
to-wards
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Towards
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 | w | ɔː | dz | CVCC | closed |
Why Towards Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /w/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Pronunciations
| Form | UK | US | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main | /təˈwɔːdz/ | /tɔːrdz/ | 2 |
| Also | /tɔːdz/ | 1 |
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in towards?
Towards has 2 syllables, to-wards. In British English it is transcribed /təˈwɔːdz/.
Which syllable is stressed in towards?
The second syllable, wards, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of towards?
Towards has the structure CV/CVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide towards into syllables?
By sound, tə.wɔːdz. By letters, as a spelling guide, to-wards.