How Many Syllables In Tolstoy?
2syllables
Tolstoy has 2 syllables, tol-stoy. It is a disyllabic word.
tolstoy
/ˈtɒl.stɔɪ/ UK /ˈtoʊl.stɔɪ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, tol.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CCV
Division By Sound
/tɒl.stɔɪ/
Division By Letters
tol-stoy
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Tolstoy
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 | l | CVC | closed |
| 2 | st | ɔɪ | – | CCV | open |
Why Tolstoy Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɒ/, so it keeps a coda /l/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in Tolstoy?
Tolstoy has 2 syllables, tol-stoy. In British English it is transcribed /ˈtɒl.stɔɪ/.
Which syllable is stressed in Tolstoy?
The first syllable, tol, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of Tolstoy?
Tolstoy has the structure CVC/CCV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide Tolstoy into syllables?
By sound, tɒl.stɔɪ. By letters, as a spelling guide, tol-stoy.