How Many Syllables In Shield?
1syllable
Shield has 1 syllable. It is a monosyllabic word.
shield
/ʃiːld/ UK /ʃiːld/ US
Stress
A one syllable word is stressed on that syllable when it is said on its own.
Division By Sound
/ʃiːld/
Division By Letters
shield
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Shield
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 | ld | CVCC | closed |
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in shield?
Shield has 1 syllable. In British English it is transcribed /ʃiːld/.
What is the syllable structure of shield?
Shield has the structure CVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.