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