How Many Syllables In “they'll”?
1syllable
“they'll” has 1 syllable. It is a monosyllabic word.
theyll
/ðeɪl/ UK /ðeɪl/ US
Stress
“they'll” is a function word. In connected speech it usually takes its weak form, and it is stressed only for emphasis.
Division By Sound
/ðeɪl/
Division By Letters
theyll
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of They'll
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 | eɪ | l | CVC | closed |
Pronunciations
| Form | UK | US | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strong form | /ðeɪl/ | /ðeɪl/ | 1 |
| Weak form | /ðəl/ | /ðəl/ | 1 |
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in they'll?
“they'll” has 1 syllable. In British English it is transcribed /ðeɪl/.
What is the syllable structure of they'll?
“they'll” has the structure CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.