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Quick Syllable Guide

How Many Syllables in "their"?

1 Syllable

There is 1 syllable in "their".

Syllable Division:their
Syllable Stress & Rhythm
THEIR(their)●

The primary stress in "their" falls on the 1st syllable (monosyllabic).

Phonetic IPA:⁄ðɛər⁄

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it was a match. Their chemicals were getting into the blood of people all across the United States, but they didn't tell the researchers. of people all across the United States,

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Frequently Asked Questions About "their"

How many syllables are in "their"?
"their" has exactly 1 syllable. When spoken naturally, the sound breakdown is their.
How do you divide "their" into syllables?
"their" is divided into 1 parts: their. Syllable boundaries correspond to vowel nuclei and consonant phonotactics.
Where is the primary stress located in "their"?
In standard English pronunciation, the primary stress falls on the designated emphasized syllable. Stress patterns alter vowel duration and loudness.
How can I practice saying "their" correctly?
Practice saying each syllable slowly (their), then blend them together with native speaker clips on SayItVid.