How Many Syllables In “us”?
1syllable
“us” has 1 syllable. It is a monosyllabic word.
us
/ʌs/ UK /ʌs/ US
“us” can also be said with 2 syllables (UK /ˌjuːˈes/).
Stress
“us” is a function word. In connected speech it usually takes its weak form, and it is stressed only for emphasis.
Division By Sound
/ʌs/
Division By Letters
us
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Us
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | – | ʌ | s | VC | closed |
Pronunciations
| Form | UK | US | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strong form | /ʌs/ | /ʌs/ | 1 |
| Weak form | /əs/ | /əs/ | 1 |
| Abbreviation (US, the United States) | /ˌjuːˈes/ | /ˌjuːˈes/ | 2 |
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in us?
“us” has 1 syllable. In British English it is transcribed /ʌs/.
What is the syllable structure of us?
“us” has the structure VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.