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How Many Syllables In Cross?

1syllable

Cross has 1 syllable. It is a monosyllabic word.

cross

/krɒs/ UK   /krɔːs/ US

Stress

A one syllable word is stressed on that syllable when it is said on its own.

Syllable Structure

CCVC

More CCVC words

Division By Sound

/krɒs/

Division By Letters

cross

A spelling guide that follows the sound division.

Tree Diagram Of Cross

SORPCCkCrVɒCs

S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.

Parts Of Each Syllable

SyllableOnsetPeakCodaPatternType
1krɒsCCVCclosed
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Questions Students Ask

How many syllables are in cross?
Cross has 1 syllable. In British English it is transcribed /krɒs/.
What is the syllable structure of cross?
Cross has the structure CCVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.

Other Words With One Syllable

Words With The Same Structure, CCVC

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