How Many Syllables In Tear?
1syllable
Tear has 1 syllable. It is a monosyllabic word.
tear
/teə/ UK /ter/ US
Stress
A one syllable word is stressed on that syllable when it is said on its own.
Division By Sound
/teə/
Division By Letters
tear
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Tear
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | t | eə | – | CV | open |
Pronunciations
| Form | UK | US | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| Verb (rip) | /teə/ | /ter/ | 1 |
| Noun (from the eye) | /tɪə/ | /tɪr/ | 1 |
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in tear?
Tear has 1 syllable. In British English it is transcribed /teə/.
What is the syllable structure of tear?
Tear has the structure CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.