How Many Syllables In Tower?
2syllables
Tower has 2 syllables, tow-er. It is a disyllabic word.
tower
/ˈtaʊ.ə/ UK /ˈtaʊ.ɚ/ US
Tower can also be said with 1 syllable (UK /ˈtaʊə/).
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, tow.
Syllable Structure
CV/V
Division By Sound
/taʊ.ə/
Division By Letters
tow-er
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Tower
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 | aʊ | – | CV | open |
| 2 | – | ə | – | V | open |
Why Tower Divides Here
- Two vowels meet between syllables 1 and 2, so syllable 2 has no onset.
Pronunciations
| Form | UK | US | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main | /ˈtaʊ.ə/ | /ˈtaʊ.ɚ/ | 2 |
| Also | /ˈtaʊə/ | 1 |
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in tower?
Tower has 2 syllables, tow-er. In British English it is transcribed /ˈtaʊ.ə/.
Which syllable is stressed in tower?
The first syllable, tow, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of tower?
Tower has the structure CV/V, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide tower into syllables?
By sound, taʊ.ə. By letters, as a spelling guide, tow-er.