How Many Syllables In Tomato?
3syllables
Tomato has 3 syllables, to-ma-to. It is a trisyllabic word.
tomato
/təˈmɑː.təʊ/ UK /təˈmeɪ.t̬oʊ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, ma.
Syllable Structure
CV/CV/CV
Division By Sound
/tə.mɑː.təʊ/
Division By Letters
to-ma-to
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Tomato
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | t | ə | – | CV | open |
| 2 primary stress | m | ɑː | – | CV | open |
| 3 | t | əʊ | – | CV | open |
Why Tomato Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /m/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /t/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in tomato?
Tomato has 3 syllables, to-ma-to. In British English it is transcribed /təˈmɑː.təʊ/.
Which syllable is stressed in tomato?
The second syllable, ma, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of tomato?
Tomato has the structure CV/CV/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide tomato into syllables?
By sound, tə.mɑː.təʊ. By letters, as a spelling guide, to-ma-to.