How Many Syllables In Gimmick?
2syllables
Gimmick has 2 syllables, gimm-ick. It is a disyllabic word.
gimmick
/ˈɡɪm.ɪk/ UK /ˈɡɪm.ɪk/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, gimm.
Syllable Structure
CVC/VC
Division By Sound
/ɡɪm.ɪk/
Division By Letters
gimm-ick
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Gimmick
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 | ɪ | m | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ɪ | k | VC | closed |
Why Gimmick Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /m/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in gimmick?
Gimmick has 2 syllables, gimm-ick. In British English it is transcribed /ˈɡɪm.ɪk/.
Which syllable is stressed in gimmick?
The first syllable, gimm, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of gimmick?
Gimmick has the structure CVC/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide gimmick into syllables?
By sound, ɡɪm.ɪk. By letters, as a spelling guide, gimm-ick.