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