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