How Many Syllables In Cough?
1syllable
Cough has 1 syllable. It is a monosyllabic word.
cough
/kɒf/ UK /kɔːf/ US
Stress
A one syllable word is stressed on that syllable when it is said on its own.
Division By Sound
/kɒf/
Division By Letters
cough
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Cough
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | k | ɒ | f | CVC | closed |
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in cough?
Cough has 1 syllable. In British English it is transcribed /kɒf/.
What is the syllable structure of cough?
Cough has the structure CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.