How Many Syllables In GMAT?
2syllables
GMAT has 2 syllables, dʒiː-mæt. It is a disyllabic word.
dʒiːmæt
/ˈdʒiː.mæt/ UK /ˈdʒiː.mæt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, dʒiː.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/dʒiː.mæt/
Division By Letters
The spelling does not split cleanly
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of GMAT
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 | dʒ | iː | – | CV | open |
| 2 | m | æ | t | CVC | closed |
Why GMAT Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /m/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in GMAT?
GMAT has 2 syllables, dʒiː-mæt. In British English it is transcribed /ˈdʒiː.mæt/.
Which syllable is stressed in GMAT?
The first syllable, dʒiː, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of GMAT?
GMAT has the structure CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide GMAT into syllables?
By sound, dʒiː.mæt. By letters, as a spelling guide, the spelling does not split cleanly.