How Many Syllables In Gusset?
2syllables
Gusset has 2 syllables, guss-et. It is a disyllabic word.
gusset
/ˈɡʌs.ɪt/ UK /ˈɡʌs.ət/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, guss.
Syllable Structure
CVC/VC
Division By Sound
/ɡʌs.ɪt/
Division By Letters
guss-et
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Gusset
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 | s | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ɪ | t | VC | closed |
Why Gusset Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ʌ/, so it keeps a coda /s/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in gusset?
Gusset has 2 syllables, guss-et. In British English it is transcribed /ˈɡʌs.ɪt/.
Which syllable is stressed in gusset?
The first syllable, guss, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of gusset?
Gusset has the structure CVC/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide gusset into syllables?
By sound, ɡʌs.ɪt. By letters, as a spelling guide, guss-et.