How Many Syllables In Gentle?
2syllables
Gentle has 2 syllables, gen-tle. It is a disyllabic word.
gentle
/ˈdʒen.təl/ UK /ˈdʒen.t̬əl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, gen.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/dʒen.təl/
Division By Letters
gen-tle
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Gentle
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 | t | ə | l | CVC | closed |
Why Gentle 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 gentle?
Gentle has 2 syllables, gen-tle. In British English it is transcribed /ˈdʒen.təl/.
Which syllable is stressed in gentle?
The first syllable, gen, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of gentle?
Gentle has the structure CVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide gentle into syllables?
By sound, dʒen.təl. By letters, as a spelling guide, gen-tle.