How Many Syllables In Ours?
1syllable
Ours has 1 syllable. It is a monosyllabic word.
ours
/aʊəz/ UK /aʊrz/ US
Ours can also be said with 2 syllables (UK /ˈaʊ.əz/).
Stress
A one syllable word is stressed on that syllable when it is said on its own.
Division By Sound
/aʊəz/
Division By Letters
ours
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Ours
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | – | aʊə | z | VC | closed |
Pronunciations
| Form | UK | US | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main | /aʊəz/ | /aʊrz/ | 1 |
| Also | /ɑːz/ | 1 | |
| Also | /ˈaʊ.əz/ | 2 |
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in ours?
Ours has 1 syllable. In British English it is transcribed /aʊəz/.
What is the syllable structure of ours?
Ours has the structure VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.