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