How Many Syllables In Gypsum?
2syllables
Gypsum has 2 syllables, gyp-sum. It is a disyllabic word.
gypsum
/ˈdʒɪp.səm/ UK /ˈdʒɪp.səm/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, gyp.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/dʒɪp.səm/
Division By Letters
gyp-sum
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Gypsum
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 | dʒ | ɪ | p | CVC | closed |
| 2 | s | ə | m | CVC | closed |
Why Gypsum Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /p/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in gypsum?
Gypsum has 2 syllables, gyp-sum. In British English it is transcribed /ˈdʒɪp.səm/.
Which syllable is stressed in gypsum?
The first syllable, gyp, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of gypsum?
Gypsum has the structure CVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide gypsum into syllables?
By sound, dʒɪp.səm. By letters, as a spelling guide, gyp-sum.