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