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