How Many Syllables In Close?
1syllable
Close has 1 syllable. It is a monosyllabic word.
close
/kləʊz/ UK /kloʊz/ US
Stress
A one syllable word is stressed on that syllable when it is said on its own.
Division By Sound
/kləʊz/
Division By Letters
close
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Close
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | kl | əʊ | z | CCVC | closed |
Pronunciations
| Form | UK | US | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| Verb | /kləʊz/ | /kloʊz/ | 1 |
| Adjective, adverb | /kləʊs/ | /kloʊs/ | 1 |
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in close?
Close has 1 syllable. In British English it is transcribed /kləʊz/.
What is the syllable structure of close?
Close has the structure CCVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.