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