How Many Syllables In Gigolo?
3syllables
Gigolo has 3 syllables, gig-o-lo. It is a trisyllabic word.
gigolo
/ˈʒɪɡ.ə.ləʊ/ UK /ˈdʒɪɡ.ə.loʊ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, gig.
Syllable Structure
CVC/V/CV
Division By Sound
/ʒɪɡ.ə.ləʊ/
Division By Letters
gig-o-lo
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Gigolo
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 | ʒ | ɪ | ɡ | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ə | – | V | open |
| 3 | l | əʊ | – | CV | open |
Why Gigolo Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /ɡ/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /l/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Pronunciations
| Form | UK | US | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main | /ˈʒɪɡ.ə.ləʊ/ | /ˈdʒɪɡ.ə.loʊ/ | 3 |
| Also | /ˈdʒɪɡ.ə.ləʊ/ | 3 |
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in gigolo?
Gigolo has 3 syllables, gig-o-lo. In British English it is transcribed /ˈʒɪɡ.ə.ləʊ/.
Which syllable is stressed in gigolo?
The first syllable, gig, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of gigolo?
Gigolo has the structure CVC/V/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide gigolo into syllables?
By sound, ʒɪɡ.ə.ləʊ. By letters, as a spelling guide, gig-o-lo.