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