How Many Syllables In Gymnastics?
3syllables
Gymnastics has 3 syllables, gym-nas-tics. It is a trisyllabic word.
gymnastics
/dʒɪmˈnæs.tɪks/ UK /dʒɪmˈnæs.tɪks/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, nas.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CVC/CVCC
Division By Sound
/dʒɪm.næs.tɪks/
Division By Letters
gym-nas-tics
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Gymnastics
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | dʒ | ɪ | m | CVC | closed |
| 2 primary stress | n | æ | s | CVC | closed |
| 3 | t | ɪ | ks | CVCC | closed |
Why Gymnastics Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /n/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 2 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /s/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in gymnastics?
Gymnastics has 3 syllables, gym-nas-tics. In British English it is transcribed /dʒɪmˈnæs.tɪks/.
Which syllable is stressed in gymnastics?
The second syllable, nas, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of gymnastics?
Gymnastics has the structure CVC/CVC/CVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide gymnastics into syllables?
By sound, dʒɪm.næs.tɪks. By letters, as a spelling guide, gym-nas-tics.