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