How Many Syllables In “his”?
1syllable
“his” has 1 syllable. It is a monosyllabic word.
his
/hɪz/ UK /hɪz/ US
Stress
“his” is a function word. In connected speech it usually takes its weak form, and it is stressed only for emphasis.
Division By Sound
/hɪz/
Division By Letters
his
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of His
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 | ɪ | z | CVC | closed |
Pronunciations
| Form | UK | US | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strong form | /hɪz/ | /hɪz/ | 1 |
| Weak form | /ɪz/ | /ɪz/ | 1 |
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in his?
“his” has 1 syllable. In British English it is transcribed /hɪz/.
What is the syllable structure of his?
“his” has the structure CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.