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