The word together is divided into 3 syllables: to·geth·er. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.
The phonetic transcription of together:
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From Late Middle English together, from earlier togedere, togadere, from Old English tōgædere (“together”), from Proto-West Germanic *tōgadura, *tegadura, from Proto-Germanic *tō (“to”) + *gadar (“together”), from Proto-Indo-European *gʰedʰ- (“to unite, keep”), equivalent to to-2 + gather. Cognate with Scots thegither (“together”), Old Frisian togadera (whence West Frisian togearre (“together”)), Dutch tegader (“together”), Middle Low German tōgāder (“tog...
Understanding how to break down together into syllables helps with:
Compare together with related words to understand syllable patterns:
| Word | Syllables | Division |
|---|---|---|
| together | 3 | to·geth·er |
| twister | 2 | twist-er |
| toaster | 2 | toast-er |
| taster | 2 | tast-er |
| texture | 3 | tex-tu-re |
Explore syllable divisions of words related to together:
together has 3 syllables: to·geth·er. The word is divided into 3 distinct sound units that make up the complete pronunciation.
The stress is on the first syllable: to. This means you emphasize the "to" part when pronouncing together.
together is pronounced as /tʊˈɡɛð.ə(ɹ)/ (IPA notation). The syllables are divided as: to·geth·er.
Breaking together into syllables helps with spelling: to·geth·er. By pronouncing each syllable separately, you can identify the letters more easily and avoid common spelling mistakes.
Learning syllable division helps with correct pronunciation, improved spelling, better reading fluency, and is useful for poetry and lyric writing where syllable counting matters. It's especially helpful for language learners.