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