About "today"
How to Split "today" into Syllables
The word today is divided into 2 syllables: to·day. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.
📝 Syllable Breakdown
- to — 1st syllable
- day — 2nd syllable
🔊 Pronunciation Guide
The phonetic transcription of today:
- IPA: /ðəˈdeɪ/
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📖 Definitions
- In the current era; nowadays; these days.
- Todays is a mostly literary plural. It refers to days that we experience, have experienced or will experience as "today". More colloquial are these days and nowadays.
📚 Word Origin & History
From Middle English today, to-daie, todæig, from Old English tōdæġ, tō dæġe (“today”, literally “on [the/this] day, [this] day forward”), equivalent to to + day. Compare Saterland Frisian däälich (“today”), Dutch vandaag (“today”), Old Saxon hindag (“today”, literally “[this] day forward”), German Low German vandage, vandaag (“today”), Swedish i dag, idag (“today”). From Old English tōdæġ, equivalent to to- + day.
✓ Why Learn Syllable Division?
Understanding how to break down today 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 today with related words to understand syllable patterns:
| Word | Syllables | Division |
|---|---|---|
| today | 2 | to·day |
| tattoo | 2 | tat-too |
| towhee | 2 | to-whee |
| thew | 1 | thew |
| Thoth | 1 | thoth |
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