How Many Syllables In Gallon?
2syllables
Gallon has 2 syllables, gall-on. It is a disyllabic word.
gallon
/ˈɡæl.ən/ UK /ˈɡæl.ən/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, gall.
Syllable Structure
CVC/VC
Division By Sound
/ɡæl.ən/
Division By Letters
gall-on
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Gallon
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 | l | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ə | n | VC | closed |
Why Gallon Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /l/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in gallon?
Gallon has 2 syllables, gall-on. In British English it is transcribed /ˈɡæl.ən/.
Which syllable is stressed in gallon?
The first syllable, gall, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of gallon?
Gallon has the structure CVC/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide gallon into syllables?
By sound, ɡæl.ən. By letters, as a spelling guide, gall-on.