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