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How Many Syllables In Third?

1syllable

Third has 1 syllable. It is a monosyllabic word.

third

/θɜːd/ UK   /θɝːd/ 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

/θɜːd/

Division By Letters

third

A spelling guide that follows the sound division.

Tree Diagram Of Third

SORPCCθVɜːCd

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

Parts Of Each Syllable

SyllableOnsetPeakCodaPatternType
1θɜːdCVCclosed
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Questions Students Ask

How many syllables are in third?
Third has 1 syllable. In British English it is transcribed /θɜːd/.
What is the syllable structure of third?
Third 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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