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How Many Syllables In Sub?

1syllable

Sub has 1 syllable. It is a monosyllabic word.

sub

/sʌb/ UK   /sʌb/ US

Stress

A one syllable word is stressed on that syllable when it is said on its own.

Syllable Structure

CVC

More CVC words

Division By Sound

/sʌb/

Division By Letters

sub

A spelling guide that follows the sound division.

Tree Diagram Of Sub

SORPCCsVʌCb

S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.

Parts Of Each Syllable

SyllableOnsetPeakCodaPatternType
1sʌbCVCclosed
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Questions Students Ask

How many syllables are in sub?
Sub has 1 syllable. In British English it is transcribed /sʌb/.
What is the syllable structure of sub?
Sub has the structure CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.

Other Words With One Syllable

Words With The Same Structure, CVC

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