How Many Syllables In “who's”?
1syllable
“who's” has 1 syllable. It is a monosyllabic word.
whos
/huːz/ UK /huːz/ US
Stress
“who's” is a function word. In connected speech it usually takes its weak form, and it is stressed only for emphasis.
Division By Sound
/huːz/
Division By Letters
whos
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Who'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 | h | uː | z | CVC | closed |
Pronunciations
| Form | UK | US | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strong form | /huːz/ | /huːz/ | 1 |
| Weak form | /huz/ | /huz/ | 1 |
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in who's?
“who's” has 1 syllable. In British English it is transcribed /huːz/.
What is the syllable structure of who's?
“who's” has the structure CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.