How Many Syllables In Gathering?
3syllables
Gathering has 3 syllables, gath-er-ing. It is a trisyllabic word.
gathering
/ˈɡæð.ər.ɪŋ/ UK /ˈɡæð.ɚ.ɪŋ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, gath.
Syllable Structure
CVC/VC/VC
Division By Sound
/ɡæð.ər.ɪŋ/
Division By Letters
gath-er-ing
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Gathering
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 | ð | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ə | r | VC | closed |
| 3 | – | ɪ | ŋ | VC | closed |
Why Gathering Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /ð/.
- Syllable 2 ends in /r/ because the next syllable cannot take it as an onset here.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in gathering?
Gathering has 3 syllables, gath-er-ing. In British English it is transcribed /ˈɡæð.ər.ɪŋ/.
Which syllable is stressed in gathering?
The first syllable, gath, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of gathering?
Gathering has the structure CVC/VC/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide gathering into syllables?
By sound, ɡæð.ər.ɪŋ. By letters, as a spelling guide, gath-er-ing.