How Many Syllables In “will”?
1syllable
“will” has 1 syllable. It is a monosyllabic word.
will
/wɪl/ UK /wɪl/ US
Stress
“will” is a function word. In connected speech it usually takes its weak form, and it is stressed only for emphasis.
Division By Sound
/wɪl/
Division By Letters
will
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Will
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 | ɪ | l | CVC | closed |
Pronunciations
| Form | UK | US | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strong form | /wɪl/ | /wɪl/ | 1 |
| Weak form | /wəl/ | /wəl/ | 1 |
| Weak form | /əl/ | 1 | |
| Noun (a legal document, or strength of mind) | /wɪl/ | /wɪl/ | 1 |
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in will?
“will” has 1 syllable. In British English it is transcribed /wɪl/.
What is the syllable structure of will?
“will” has the structure CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.