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How Many Syllables In Sharp?

1syllable

Sharp has 1 syllable. It is a monosyllabic word.

sharp

/ʃɑːp/ UK   /ʃɑːrp/ US

Stress

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

Syllable Structure

CVC

More CVC words

Division By Sound

/ʃɑːp/

Division By Letters

sharp

A spelling guide that follows the sound division.

Tree Diagram Of Sharp

SORPCCʃVɑːCp

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

Parts Of Each Syllable

SyllableOnsetPeakCodaPatternType
1ʃɑːpCVCclosed
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Questions Students Ask

How many syllables are in sharp?
Sharp has 1 syllable. In British English it is transcribed /ʃɑːp/.
What is the syllable structure of sharp?
Sharp has the structure CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.

Other Words With One Syllable

Words With The Same Structure, CVC

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