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How Many Syllables In Gait?

1syllable

Gait has 1 syllable. It is a monosyllabic word.

gait

/ɡeɪt/ UK   /ɡeɪt/ US

Stress

A one syllable word is stressed on that syllable when it is said on its own.

Syllable Structure

CVC

More CVC words

Division By Sound

/ɡeɪt/

Division By Letters

gait

A spelling guide that follows the sound division.

Tree Diagram Of Gait

SORPCCɡVeɪCt

S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.

Parts Of Each Syllable

SyllableOnsetPeakCodaPatternType
1ɡeɪtCVCclosed
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Questions Students Ask

How many syllables are in gait?
Gait has 1 syllable. In British English it is transcribed /ɡeɪt/.
What is the syllable structure of gait?
Gait has the structure CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.

Other Words With One Syllable

Words With The Same Structure, CVC

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