How Many Syllables In Ghetto?
2syllables
Ghetto has 2 syllables, ghett-o. It is a disyllabic word.
ghetto
/ˈɡet.əʊ/ UK /ˈɡet.oʊ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, ghett.
Syllable Structure
CVC/V
Division By Sound
/ɡet.əʊ/
Division By Letters
ghett-o
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Ghetto
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 | ɡ | e | t | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | əʊ | – | V | open |
Why Ghetto Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /t/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in ghetto?
Ghetto has 2 syllables, ghett-o. In British English it is transcribed /ˈɡet.əʊ/.
Which syllable is stressed in ghetto?
The first syllable, ghett, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of ghetto?
Ghetto has the structure CVC/V, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide ghetto into syllables?
By sound, ɡet.əʊ. By letters, as a spelling guide, ghett-o.