How Many Syllables In Gratitude?
3syllables
Gratitude has 3 syllables, grat-i-tude. It is a trisyllabic word.
gratitude
/ˈɡræt.ɪ.tjuːd/ UK /ˈɡræt.ə.t̬uːd/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, grat.
Syllable Structure
CCVC/V/CCVC
Division By Sound
/ɡræt.ɪ.tjuːd/
Division By Letters
grat-i-tude
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Gratitude
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 | ɡr | æ | t | CCVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ɪ | – | V | open |
| 3 | tj | uː | d | CCVC | closed |
Why Gratitude Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /t/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /tj/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in gratitude?
Gratitude has 3 syllables, grat-i-tude. In British English it is transcribed /ˈɡræt.ɪ.tjuːd/.
Which syllable is stressed in gratitude?
The first syllable, grat, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of gratitude?
Gratitude has the structure CCVC/V/CCVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide gratitude into syllables?
By sound, ɡræt.ɪ.tjuːd. By letters, as a spelling guide, grat-i-tude.