How Many Syllables In Toddle?
2syllables
Toddle has 2 syllables, todd-le. It is a disyllabic word.
toddle
/ˈtɒd.əl/ UK /ˈtɑː.dəl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, todd.
Syllable Structure
CVC/VC
Division By Sound
/tɒd.əl/
Division By Letters
todd-le
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Toddle
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 | ɒ | d | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ə | l | VC | closed |
Why Toddle Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɒ/, so it keeps a coda /d/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in toddle?
Toddle has 2 syllables, todd-le. In British English it is transcribed /ˈtɒd.əl/.
Which syllable is stressed in toddle?
The first syllable, todd, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of toddle?
Toddle has the structure CVC/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide toddle into syllables?
By sound, tɒd.əl. By letters, as a spelling guide, todd-le.