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