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How Many Syllables In Taught?

1syllable

Taught has 1 syllable. It is a monosyllabic word.

taught

/tɔːt/ UK   /tɔːt/ US

Stress

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

Syllable Structure

CVC

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Division By Sound

/tɔːt/

Division By Letters

taught

A spelling guide that follows the sound division.

Tree Diagram Of Taught

SORPCCtVɔːCt

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

Parts Of Each Syllable

SyllableOnsetPeakCodaPatternType
1tɔːtCVCclosed
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Questions Students Ask

How many syllables are in taught?
Taught has 1 syllable. In British English it is transcribed /tɔːt/.
What is the syllable structure of taught?
Taught has the structure CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.

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