How Many Syllables In Sluice?
1syllable
Sluice has 1 syllable. It is a monosyllabic word.
sluice
/sluːs/ UK /sluːs/ US
Stress
A one syllable word is stressed on that syllable when it is said on its own.
Division By Sound
/sluːs/
Division By Letters
sluice
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Sluice
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | sl | uː | s | CCVC | closed |
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in sluice?
Sluice has 1 syllable. In British English it is transcribed /sluːs/.
What is the syllable structure of sluice?
Sluice has the structure CCVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.