How Many Syllables In “she”?
1syllable
“she” has 1 syllable. It is a monosyllabic word.
she
/ʃiː/ UK /ʃiː/ US
Stress
“she” is a function word. In connected speech it usually takes its weak form, and it is stressed only for emphasis.
Division By Sound
/ʃiː/
Division By Letters
she
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of She
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ʃ | iː | – | CV | open |
Pronunciations
| Form | UK | US | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strong form | /ʃiː/ | /ʃiː/ | 1 |
| Weak form | /ʃi/ | /ʃi/ | 1 |
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in she?
“she” has 1 syllable. In British English it is transcribed /ʃiː/.
What is the syllable structure of she?
“she” has the structure CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.