How Many Syllables In Tottenham?
3syllables
Tottenham has 3 syllables, tott-enh-am. It is a trisyllabic word.
tottenham
/ˈtɒt.ən.əm/ UK /ˈtɑː.t̬ən.əm/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, tott.
Syllable Structure
CVC/VC/VC
Division By Sound
/tɒt.ən.əm/
Division By Letters
tott-enh-am
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Tottenham
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 | t | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ə | n | VC | closed |
| 3 | – | ə | m | VC | closed |
Why Tottenham Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɒ/, so it keeps a coda /t/.
- Syllable 2 ends in /n/ because the next syllable cannot take it as an onset here.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in Tottenham?
Tottenham has 3 syllables, tott-enh-am. In British English it is transcribed /ˈtɒt.ən.əm/.
Which syllable is stressed in Tottenham?
The first syllable, tott, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of Tottenham?
Tottenham has the structure CVC/VC/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide Tottenham into syllables?
By sound, tɒt.ən.əm. By letters, as a spelling guide, tott-enh-am.