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