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