How Many Syllables In King?
1syllable
King has 1 syllable. It is a monosyllabic word.
king
/kɪŋ/ UK /kɪŋ/ US
Stress
A one syllable word is stressed on that syllable when it is said on its own.
Division By Sound
/kɪŋ/
Division By Letters
king
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of King
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | k | ɪ | ŋ | CVC | closed |
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in king?
King has 1 syllable. In British English it is transcribed /kɪŋ/.
What is the syllable structure of king?
King has the structure CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.