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