token

How to Split "token" into Syllables

The word token is divided into 2 syllables: to·ken. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.

📝 Syllable Breakdown

• to — 1st syllable
• ken — 2nd syllable

🔊 Pronunciation Guide

The phonetic transcription of token:

• IPA: /ˈtəʊkən/

📖 Definitions

1. Something serving as an expression of something else.
2. A piece of stamped metal or plastic, etc., used as a form of currency; a voucher that can be exchanged for goods or services.

📚 Word Origin & History

From Middle English token, taken, from Old English tācn (“sign, symbol”), from Proto-West Germanic *taikn, from Proto-Germanic *taikną (“indicator, symbol, sign”), from Proto-Indo-European *deyḱ- (“to show, instruct, teach”) with Germanic *k rather than *h by Kluge's law. Cognate with Scots takin, taiken (“token, sign”), Saterland Frisian Teken (“sign, symbol”), West Frisian teken (“sign, mark, symbol”), Dutch teken (“sign, indication, symbol”), German Low German ...

✓ Why Learn Syllable Division?

Understanding how to break down token into syllables helps with:

• Correct pronunciation — Knowing syllable structure ensures accurate speech
• Improved spelling — Breaking words into chunks makes them easier to remember and write
• Reading fluency — Recognizing syllable patterns speeds up reading comprehension
• Poetry and lyrics — Syllable counting is essential for meter and rhythm
• Language learning — Non-native speakers benefit from syllable awareness

📊 Similar Words Comparison

Compare token with related words to understand syllable patterns:

Word	Syllables	Division
token	2	to·ken
toxin	2	to-xin
Taejon	2	tae-jon
tsunami	3	tsu-na-mi
toucan	2	tou-can

🔗 Related Words

Explore syllable divisions of words related to token:

toke, Tokay, Tokyo, tokenism, Tokugawa, Tokyoite.