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How Many Syllables In Threw?

1syllable

Threw has 1 syllable. It is a monosyllabic word.

threw

/θruː/ UK   /θruː/ US

Stress

A one syllable word is stressed on that syllable when it is said on its own.

Syllable Structure

CCV

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Division By Sound

/θruː/

Division By Letters

threw

A spelling guide that follows the sound division.

Tree Diagram Of Threw

SORPCCθCrVuːØ

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

Parts Of Each Syllable

SyllableOnsetPeakCodaPatternType
1θruː–CCVopen
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Questions Students Ask

How many syllables are in threw?
Threw has 1 syllable. In British English it is transcribed /θruː/.
What is the syllable structure of threw?
Threw has the structure CCV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.

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