How Many Syllables In “him”?
1syllable
“him” has 1 syllable. It is a monosyllabic word.
him
/hɪm/ UK /hɪm/ US
Stress
“him” is a function word. In connected speech it usually takes its weak form, and it is stressed only for emphasis.
Division By Sound
/hɪm/
Division By Letters
him
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Him
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 | ɪ | m | CVC | closed |
Pronunciations
| Form | UK | US | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strong form | /hɪm/ | /hɪm/ | 1 |
| Weak form | /ɪm/ | /ɪm/ | 1 |
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in him?
“him” has 1 syllable. In British English it is transcribed /hɪm/.
What is the syllable structure of him?
“him” has the structure CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.