How Many Syllables In “must”?
1syllable
“must” has 1 syllable. It is a monosyllabic word.
must
/mʌst/ UK /mʌst/ US
Stress
“must” is a function word. In connected speech it usually takes its weak form, and it is stressed only for emphasis.
Division By Sound
/mʌst/
Division By Letters
must
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Must
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | m | ʌ | st | CVCC | closed |
Pronunciations
| Form | UK | US | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strong form | /mʌst/ | /mʌst/ | 1 |
| Weak form, before a consonant | /məs/ | /məs/ | 1 |
| Weak form, before a vowel | /məst/ | /məst/ | 1 |
| Noun (something essential) | /mʌst/ | /mʌst/ | 1 |
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in must?
“must” has 1 syllable. In British English it is transcribed /mʌst/.
What is the syllable structure of must?
“must” has the structure CVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.