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