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