How Many Syllables In Gentleman?
3syllables
Gentleman has 3 syllables, gent-le-man. It is a trisyllabic word.
gentleman
/ˈdʒen.təl.mən/ UK /ˈdʒen.t̬əl.mən/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, gent.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/dʒen.təl.mən/
Division By Letters
gent-le-man
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Gentleman
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 |
| 3 | m | ə | n | CVC | closed |
Why Gentleman Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /n/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /m/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in gentleman?
Gentleman has 3 syllables, gent-le-man. In British English it is transcribed /ˈdʒen.təl.mən/.
Which syllable is stressed in gentleman?
The first syllable, gent, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of gentleman?
Gentleman has the structure CVC/CVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide gentleman into syllables?
By sound, dʒen.təl.mən. By letters, as a spelling guide, gent-le-man.