How Many Syllables In Gluttony?
3syllables
Gluttony has 3 syllables, glutt-o-ny. It is a trisyllabic word.
gluttony
/ˈɡlʌt.ə.ni/ UK /ˈɡlʌt.ə.ni/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, glutt.
Syllable Structure
CCVC/V/CV
Division By Sound
/ɡlʌt.ə.ni/
Division By Letters
glutt-o-ny
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Gluttony
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 | ɡl | ʌ | t | CCVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ə | – | V | open |
| 3 | n | i | – | CV | open |
Why Gluttony Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ʌ/, so it keeps a coda /t/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /n/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in gluttony?
Gluttony has 3 syllables, glutt-o-ny. In British English it is transcribed /ˈɡlʌt.ə.ni/.
Which syllable is stressed in gluttony?
The first syllable, glutt, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of gluttony?
Gluttony has the structure CCVC/V/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide gluttony into syllables?
By sound, ɡlʌt.ə.ni. By letters, as a spelling guide, glutt-o-ny.