How Many Syllables In Gourmet?
2syllables
Gourmet has 2 syllables, gour-met. It is a disyllabic word.
gourmet
/ˈɡɔː.meɪ/ UK /ɡʊrˈmeɪ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, gour.
Syllable Structure
CV/CV
Division By Sound
/ɡɔː.meɪ/
Division By Letters
gour-met
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Gourmet
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 | ɔː | – | CV | open |
| 2 | m | eɪ | – | CV | open |
Why Gourmet Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /m/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Pronunciations
| Form | UK | US | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main | /ˈɡɔː.meɪ/ | /ɡʊrˈmeɪ/ | 2 |
| Also | /ˈɡʊə.meɪ/ | 2 |
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in gourmet?
Gourmet has 2 syllables, gour-met. In British English it is transcribed /ˈɡɔː.meɪ/.
Which syllable is stressed in gourmet?
The first syllable, gour, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of gourmet?
Gourmet has the structure CV/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide gourmet into syllables?
By sound, ɡɔː.meɪ. By letters, as a spelling guide, gour-met.