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  • 2 syllables
  • stressed syllable tow
  • 5 letters
Syllables
tow-el: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say. Also said with 1 syllable (/taʊl/).
Stressed syllable
The 1st syllable is stressed: TOW-el.
Pronunciation
/ˈtaʊəl/ in American English.
Stress position
The stress falls on the next-to-last syllable (1st of 2), as in TA-ble, ba-NA-na and in-for-MA-tion. Words ending in -tion and -sion always work this way.
Line break
Better not to break it at the end of a line (too short, or it would leave one or two letters alone).

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide towel into syllables?

towel divides as tow-el. tow-el: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say. Also said with 1 syllable (/taʊl/).

How many syllables are in towel?

Towel has 2 syllables (tow-el).

Which syllable is stressed in towel?

The stressed syllable in towel is tow. The 1st syllable is stressed: TOW-el.

How do you pronounce towel?

/ˈtaʊəl/ in American English.