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