How Many Syllables In Gendarme?
2syllables
Gendarme has 2 syllables, gen-darme. It is a disyllabic word.
gendarme
/ˈʒɒn.dɑːm/ UK /ˈʒɑːn.dɑːrm/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, gen.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/ʒɒn.dɑːm/
Division By Letters
gen-darme
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Gendarme
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 | ʒ | ɒ | n | CVC | closed |
| 2 | d | ɑː | m | CVC | closed |
Why Gendarme Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɒ/, so it keeps a coda /n/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in gendarme?
Gendarme has 2 syllables, gen-darme. In British English it is transcribed /ˈʒɒn.dɑːm/.
Which syllable is stressed in gendarme?
The first syllable, gen, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of gendarme?
Gendarme has the structure CVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide gendarme into syllables?
By sound, ʒɒn.dɑːm. By letters, as a spelling guide, gen-darme.