How Many Syllables In Gently?
2syllables
Gently has 2 syllables, gent-ly. It is a disyllabic word.
gently
/ˈdʒent.li/ UK /ˈdʒent.li/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, gent.
Syllable Structure
CVCC/CV
Division By Sound
/dʒent.li/
Division By Letters
gent-ly
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Gently
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 | nt | CVCC | closed |
| 2 | l | i | – | CV | open |
Why Gently Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /nt/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in gently?
Gently has 2 syllables, gent-ly. In British English it is transcribed /ˈdʒent.li/.
Which syllable is stressed in gently?
The first syllable, gent, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of gently?
Gently has the structure CVCC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide gently into syllables?
By sound, dʒent.li. By letters, as a spelling guide, gent-ly.