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