How Many Syllables In TOEFL?
2syllables
TOEFL has 2 syllables, to-efl. It is a disyllabic word.
toefl
/ˈtəʊ.fəl/ UK /ˈtoʊ.fəl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, to.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/təʊ.fəl/
Division By Letters
to-efl
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of TOEFL
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 | əʊ | – | CV | open |
| 2 | f | ə | l | CVC | closed |
Why TOEFL Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /f/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in TOEFL?
TOEFL has 2 syllables, to-efl. In British English it is transcribed /ˈtəʊ.fəl/.
Which syllable is stressed in TOEFL?
The first syllable, to, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of TOEFL?
TOEFL has the structure CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide TOEFL into syllables?
By sound, təʊ.fəl. By letters, as a spelling guide, to-efl.