How Many Syllables In Gigantic?
3syllables
Gigantic has 3 syllables, gi-gan-tic. It is a trisyllabic word.
gigantic
/dʒaɪˈɡæn.tɪk/ UK /dʒaɪˈɡæn.t̬ɪk/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, gan.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/dʒaɪ.ɡæn.tɪk/
Division By Letters
gi-gan-tic
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Gigantic
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | dʒ | aɪ | – | CV | open |
| 2 primary stress | ɡ | æ | n | CVC | closed |
| 3 | t | ɪ | k | CVC | closed |
Why Gigantic Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /ɡ/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 2 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /n/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in gigantic?
Gigantic has 3 syllables, gi-gan-tic. In British English it is transcribed /dʒaɪˈɡæn.tɪk/.
Which syllable is stressed in gigantic?
The second syllable, gan, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of gigantic?
Gigantic has the structure CV/CVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide gigantic into syllables?
By sound, dʒaɪ.ɡæn.tɪk. By letters, as a spelling guide, gi-gan-tic.