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