How Many Syllables In Toothbrush?
2syllables
Toothbrush has 2 syllables, tooth-brush. It is a disyllabic word.
toothbrush
/ˈtuːθ.brʌʃ/ UK /ˈtuːθ.brʌʃ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, tooth.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CCVC
Division By Sound
/tuːθ.brʌʃ/
Division By Letters
tooth-brush
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Toothbrush
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 | uː | θ | CVC | closed |
| 2 | br | ʌ | ʃ | CCVC | closed |
Why Toothbrush Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /br/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in toothbrush?
Toothbrush has 2 syllables, tooth-brush. In British English it is transcribed /ˈtuːθ.brʌʃ/.
Which syllable is stressed in toothbrush?
The first syllable, tooth, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of toothbrush?
Toothbrush has the structure CVC/CCVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide toothbrush into syllables?
By sound, tuːθ.brʌʃ. By letters, as a spelling guide, tooth-brush.