How Many Syllables In Thieves?
1syllable
Thieves has 1 syllable. It is a monosyllabic word.
thieves
/θiːvz/ UK /θiːvz/ US
Stress
A one syllable word is stressed on that syllable when it is said on its own.
Division By Sound
/θiːvz/
Division By Letters
thieves
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Thieves
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 | vz | CVCC | closed |
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in thieves?
Thieves has 1 syllable. In British English it is transcribed /θiːvz/.
What is the syllable structure of thieves?
Thieves has the structure CVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.