How Many Syllables In Thumb?
1syllable
Thumb has 1 syllable. It is a monosyllabic word.
thumb
/θʌm/ UK /θʌm/ US
Stress
A one syllable word is stressed on that syllable when it is said on its own.
Division By Sound
/θʌm/
Division By Letters
thumb
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Thumb
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | θ | ʌ | m | CVC | closed |
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in thumb?
Thumb has 1 syllable. In British English it is transcribed /θʌm/.
What is the syllable structure of thumb?
Thumb has the structure CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.