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  • 1 syllable
  • stressed syllable on
  • 2 letters
Syllables
on has one vowel sound, so it is one syllable.
Stressed syllable
One syllable: it carries the stress when you say the word on its own.
Pronunciation
/ɑn/ in American English.
Stress position
A one-syllable word carries its own stress when you say it alone.
Line break
Better not to break it at the end of a line (too short, or it would leave one or two letters alone).

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide on into syllables?

on divides as on. on has one vowel sound, so it is one syllable.

How many syllables are in on?

On has 1 syllable (on).

Which syllable is stressed in on?

The stressed syllable in on is on. One syllable: it carries the stress when you say the word on its own.

How do you pronounce on?

/ɑn/ in American English.