How Many Syllables In Gerrymandering?
5syllables
Gerrymandering has 5 syllables, gerr-y-man-de-ring. It is a polysyllabic word.
gerrymandering
/ˌdʒer.ɪˈmæn.də.rɪŋ/ UK /ˌdʒer.ɪˈmæn.dɚ.ɪŋ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the third syllable, man.
Syllable Structure
CVC/V/CVC/CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/dʒer.ɪ.mæn.də.rɪŋ/
Division By Letters
gerr-y-man-de-ring
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Gerrymandering
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 secondary stress | dʒ | e | r | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ɪ | – | V | open |
| 3 primary stress | m | æ | n | CVC | closed |
| 4 | d | ə | – | CV | open |
| 5 | r | ɪ | ŋ | CVC | closed |
Why Gerrymandering Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /r/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /m/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 3 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /n/.
- Between syllables 4 and 5, /r/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Pronunciations
| Form | UK | US | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main | /ˌdʒer.ɪˈmæn.də.rɪŋ/ | /ˌdʒer.ɪˈmæn.dɚ.ɪŋ/ | 5 |
| Also | /ˌɡer.ɪˈmæn.də.rɪŋ/ | 5 |
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in gerrymandering?
Gerrymandering has 5 syllables, gerr-y-man-de-ring. In British English it is transcribed /ˌdʒer.ɪˈmæn.də.rɪŋ/.
Which syllable is stressed in gerrymandering?
The third syllable, man, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of gerrymandering?
Gerrymandering has the structure CVC/V/CVC/CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide gerrymandering into syllables?
By sound, dʒer.ɪ.mæn.də.rɪŋ. By letters, as a spelling guide, gerr-y-man-de-ring.
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