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