How Many Syllables In “what's”?
1syllable
“what's” has 1 syllable. It is a monosyllabic word.
whats
/wɒts/ UK /wʌts/ US
Stress
“what's” is a function word. In connected speech it usually takes its weak form, and it is stressed only for emphasis.
Division By Sound
/wɒts/
Division By Letters
whats
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of What's
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | w | ɒ | ts | CVCC | closed |
Pronunciations
| Form | UK | US | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strong form | /wɒts/ | /wʌts/ | 1 |
| Weak form | /wəts/ | /wəts/ | 1 |
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in what's?
“what's” has 1 syllable. In British English it is transcribed /wɒts/.
What is the syllable structure of what's?
“what's” has the structure CVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.