How Many Syllables In Gadget?
2syllables
Gadget has 2 syllables, gadg-et. It is a disyllabic word.
gadget
/ˈɡædʒ.ɪt/ UK /ˈɡædʒ.ɪt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, gadg.
Syllable Structure
CVC/VC
Division By Sound
/ɡædʒ.ɪt/
Division By Letters
gadg-et
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Gadget
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 primary stress | ɡ | æ | dʒ | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ɪ | t | VC | closed |
Why Gadget Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /dʒ/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in gadget?
Gadget has 2 syllables, gadg-et. In British English it is transcribed /ˈɡædʒ.ɪt/.
Which syllable is stressed in gadget?
The first syllable, gadg, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of gadget?
Gadget has the structure CVC/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide gadget into syllables?
By sound, ɡædʒ.ɪt. By letters, as a spelling guide, gadg-et.