How Many Syllables In “they're”?
1syllable
“they're” has 1 syllable. It is a monosyllabic word.
theyre
/ðeə/ UK /ðer/ US
Stress
“they're” is a function word. In connected speech it usually takes its weak form, and it is stressed only for emphasis.
Division By Sound
/ðeə/
Division By Letters
theyre
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of They're
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 | – | CV | open |
Pronunciations
| Form | UK | US | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strong form | /ðeə/ | /ðer/ | 1 |
| Weak form | /ðə/ | /ðɚ/ | 1 |
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in they're?
“they're” has 1 syllable. In British English it is transcribed /ðeə/.
What is the syllable structure of they're?
“they're” has the structure CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.