How Many Syllables In “them”?
1syllable
“them” has 1 syllable. It is a monosyllabic word.
them
/ðem/ UK /ðem/ US
Stress
“them” is a function word. In connected speech it usually takes its weak form, and it is stressed only for emphasis.
Division By Sound
/ðem/
Division By Letters
them
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Them
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 | e | m | CVC | closed |
Pronunciations
| Form | UK | US | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strong form | /ðem/ | /ðem/ | 1 |
| Weak form | /ðəm/ | /ðəm/ | 1 |
| Weak form | /əm/ | 1 |
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in them?
“them” has 1 syllable. In British English it is transcribed /ðem/.
What is the syllable structure of them?
“them” has the structure CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.