How Many Syllables In Play?
1syllable
Play has 1 syllable. It is a monosyllabic word.
play
/pleɪ/ UK /pleɪ/ US
Stress
A one syllable word is stressed on that syllable when it is said on its own.
Division By Sound
/pleɪ/
Division By Letters
play
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Play
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | pl | eɪ | – | CCV | open |
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in play?
Play has 1 syllable. In British English it is transcribed /pleɪ/.
What is the syllable structure of play?
Play has the structure CCV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.