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