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How Many Syllables In Tape?

1syllable

Tape has 1 syllable. It is a monosyllabic word.

tape

/teɪp/ UK   /teɪp/ 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

/teɪp/

Division By Letters

tape

A spelling guide that follows the sound division.

Tree Diagram Of Tape

SORPCCtVeɪCp

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

Parts Of Each Syllable

SyllableOnsetPeakCodaPatternType
1teɪpCVCclosed
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Questions Students Ask

How many syllables are in tape?
Tape has 1 syllable. In British English it is transcribed /teɪp/.
What is the syllable structure of tape?
Tape 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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