How Many Syllables In Gossamer?
3syllables
Gossamer has 3 syllables, goss-a-mer. It is a trisyllabic word.
gossamer
/ˈɡɒs.ə.mə/ UK /ˈɡɑː.sə.mɚ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, goss.
Syllable Structure
CVC/V/CV
Division By Sound
/ɡɒs.ə.mə/
Division By Letters
goss-a-mer
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Gossamer
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 | ɒ | s | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ə | – | V | open |
| 3 | m | ə | – | CV | open |
Why Gossamer Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɒ/, so it keeps a coda /s/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /m/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in gossamer?
Gossamer has 3 syllables, goss-a-mer. In British English it is transcribed /ˈɡɒs.ə.mə/.
Which syllable is stressed in gossamer?
The first syllable, goss, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of gossamer?
Gossamer has the structure CVC/V/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide gossamer into syllables?
By sound, ɡɒs.ə.mə. By letters, as a spelling guide, goss-a-mer.