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How Many Syllables In Its?

1syllable

Its has 1 syllable. It is a monosyllabic word.

its

/ɪts/ UK   /ɪts/ US

Stress

A one syllable word is stressed on that syllable when it is said on its own.

Syllable Structure

VCC

More VCC words

Division By Sound

/ɪts/

Division By Letters

its

A spelling guide that follows the sound division.

Tree Diagram Of Its

SRPCVɪCtCs

S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.

Parts Of Each Syllable

SyllableOnsetPeakCodaPatternType
1–ɪtsVCCclosed
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Questions Students Ask

How many syllables are in its?
Its has 1 syllable. In British English it is transcribed /ɪts/.
What is the syllable structure of its?
Its has the structure VCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.

Other Words With One Syllable

Words With The Same Structure, VCC

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