How Many Syllables In Gunshot?
2syllables
Gunshot has 2 syllables, gun-shot. It is a disyllabic word.
gunshot
/ˈɡʌn.ʃɒt/ UK /ˈɡʌn.ʃɑːt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, gun.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/ɡʌn.ʃɒt/
Division By Letters
gun-shot
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Gunshot
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 | ʌ | n | CVC | closed |
| 2 | ʃ | ɒ | t | CVC | closed |
Why Gunshot Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ʌ/, so it keeps a coda /n/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in gunshot?
Gunshot has 2 syllables, gun-shot. In British English it is transcribed /ˈɡʌn.ʃɒt/.
Which syllable is stressed in gunshot?
The first syllable, gun, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of gunshot?
Gunshot has the structure CVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide gunshot into syllables?
By sound, ɡʌn.ʃɒt. By letters, as a spelling guide, gun-shot.