How Many Syllables In “but”?
1syllable
“but” has 1 syllable. It is a monosyllabic word.
but
/bʌt/ UK /bʌt/ US
Stress
“but” is a function word. In connected speech it usually takes its weak form, and it is stressed only for emphasis.
Division By Sound
/bʌt/
Division By Letters
but
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of But
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | b | ʌ | t | CVC | closed |
Pronunciations
| Form | UK | US | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strong form | /bʌt/ | /bʌt/ | 1 |
| Weak form | /bət/ | /bət/ | 1 |
| Noun (an objection) | /bʌt/ | /bʌt/ | 1 |
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in but?
“but” has 1 syllable. In British English it is transcribed /bʌt/.
What is the syllable structure of but?
“but” has the structure CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.