How Many Syllables In “not”?
1syllable
“not” has 1 syllable. It is a monosyllabic word.
not
/nɒt/ UK /nɑːt/ US
Stress
“not” is a function word. In connected speech it usually takes its weak form, and it is stressed only for emphasis.
Division By Sound
/nɒt/
Division By Letters
not
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Not
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 | ɒ | t | CVC | closed |
Pronunciations
| Form | UK | US | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strong form | /nɒt/ | /nɑːt/ | 1 |
| Weak form, in contractions | /nt/ | /nt/ | 1 |
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in not?
“not” has 1 syllable. In British English it is transcribed /nɒt/.
What is the syllable structure of not?
“not” has the structure CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.