How Many Syllables In Towel?
2syllables
Towel has 2 syllables, tow-el. It is a disyllabic word.
towel
/ˈtaʊ.əl/ UK /ˈtaʊ.əl/ US
Towel can also be said with 1 syllable (UK /ˈtaʊəl/).
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, tow.
Syllable Structure
CV/VC
Division By Sound
/taʊ.əl/
Division By Letters
tow-el
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Towel
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 | aʊ | – | CV | open |
| 2 | – | ə | l | VC | closed |
Why Towel Divides Here
- Two vowels meet between syllables 1 and 2, so syllable 2 has no onset.
Pronunciations
| Form | UK | US | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main | /ˈtaʊ.əl/ | /ˈtaʊ.əl/ | 2 |
| Also | /ˈtaʊəl/ | 1 |
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in towel?
Towel has 2 syllables, tow-el. In British English it is transcribed /ˈtaʊ.əl/.
Which syllable is stressed in towel?
The first syllable, tow, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of towel?
Towel has the structure CV/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide towel into syllables?
By sound, taʊ.əl. By letters, as a spelling guide, tow-el.