How Many Syllables In “such”?
1syllable
“such” has 1 syllable. It is a monosyllabic word.
such
/sʌtʃ/ UK /sʌtʃ/ US
Stress
“such” is a function word. In connected speech it usually takes its weak form, and it is stressed only for emphasis.
Division By Sound
/sʌtʃ/
Division By Letters
such
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Such
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | s | ʌ | tʃ | CVC | closed |
Pronunciations
| Form | UK | US | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strong form | /sʌtʃ/ | /sʌtʃ/ | 1 |
| Weak form | /sətʃ/ | /sətʃ/ | 1 |
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in such?
“such” has 1 syllable. In British English it is transcribed /sʌtʃ/.
What is the syllable structure of such?
“such” has the structure CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.