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