How many syllables in towel?

Syllables in towel

2 or 1

tow·el

Towel has two syllables, or one when said quickly. The stress falls on the first syllable.

How to say towel

Said as /ˈtaʊəl/2 syllables, TOW-el · DUM-da
Said as /taʊl/1 syllable · DUM
StressFirst syllable
Letters5

To count it yourself, say towel slowly and listen for each vowel sound: tow, el. Each beat is one syllable.

Words that rhyme with towel

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Questions

How many syllables are in towel?
Towel has two syllables, or one when said quickly.
How do you divide towel into syllables?
Towel divides as tow-el.
Which syllable is stressed in towel?
The first syllable (TOW-el).

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