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