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