How Many Syllables In Sword?
1syllable
Sword has 1 syllable. It is a monosyllabic word.
sword
/sɔːd/ UK /sɔːrd/ US
Stress
A one syllable word is stressed on that syllable when it is said on its own.
Division By Sound
/sɔːd/
Division By Letters
sword
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Sword
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 | ɔː | d | CVC | closed |
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in sword?
Sword has 1 syllable. In British English it is transcribed /sɔːd/.
What is the syllable structure of sword?
Sword has the structure CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.