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How Many Syllables In Own?

1syllable

Own has 1 syllable. It is a monosyllabic word.

own

/əʊn/ UK   /oʊn/ US

Stress

A one syllable word is stressed on that syllable when it is said on its own.

Syllable Structure

VC

More VC words

Division By Sound

/əʊn/

Division By Letters

own

A spelling guide that follows the sound division.

Tree Diagram Of Own

SRPCVəʊCn

S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.

Parts Of Each Syllable

SyllableOnsetPeakCodaPatternType
1–əʊnVCclosed
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Questions Students Ask

How many syllables are in own?
Own has 1 syllable. In British English it is transcribed /əʊn/.
What is the syllable structure of own?
Own has the structure VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.

Other Words With One Syllable

Words With The Same Structure, VC

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