How Many Syllables In Wound?
1syllable
Wound has 1 syllable. It is a monosyllabic word.
wound
/wuːnd/ UK /wuːnd/ US
Stress
A one syllable word is stressed on that syllable when it is said on its own.
Division By Sound
/wuːnd/
Division By Letters
wound
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Wound
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 | uː | nd | CVCC | closed |
Pronunciations
| Form | UK | US | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| Noun (an injury) | /wuːnd/ | /wuːnd/ | 1 |
| Past form of wind | /waʊnd/ | /waʊnd/ | 1 |
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in wound?
Wound has 1 syllable. In British English it is transcribed /wuːnd/.
What is the syllable structure of wound?
Wound has the structure CVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.