How Many Syllables In Gonad?
2syllables
Gonad has 2 syllables, go-nad. It is a disyllabic word.
gonad
/ˈɡəʊ.næd/ UK /ˈɡoʊ.næd/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, go.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/ɡəʊ.næd/
Division By Letters
go-nad
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Gonad
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 | əʊ | – | CV | open |
| 2 | n | æ | d | CVC | closed |
Why Gonad Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /n/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in gonad?
Gonad has 2 syllables, go-nad. In British English it is transcribed /ˈɡəʊ.næd/.
Which syllable is stressed in gonad?
The first syllable, go, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of gonad?
Gonad has the structure CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide gonad into syllables?
By sound, ɡəʊ.næd. By letters, as a spelling guide, go-nad.