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  • 2 syllables
  • stressed syllable tow
  • 5 letters
Syllables
tow-er: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.
Stressed syllable
The 1st syllable is stressed: TOW-er.
Pronunciation
/ˈtaʊɚ/ 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 tower into syllables?

tower divides as tow-er. tow-er: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.

How many syllables are in tower?

Tower has 2 syllables (tow-er).

Which syllable is stressed in tower?

The stressed syllable in tower is tow. The 1st syllable is stressed: TOW-er.

How do you pronounce tower?

/ˈtaʊɚ/ in American English.