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