How Many Syllables In Gangrene?
2syllables
Gangrene has 2 syllables, gang-rene. It is a disyllabic word.
gangrene
/ˈɡæŋ.ɡriːn/ UK /ˈɡæŋ.ɡriːn/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, gang.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CCVC
Division By Sound
/ɡæŋ.ɡriːn/
Division By Letters
gang-rene
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Gangrene
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 | æ | ŋ | CVC | closed |
| 2 | ɡr | iː | n | CCVC | closed |
Why Gangrene Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /ŋ/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in gangrene?
Gangrene has 2 syllables, gang-rene. In British English it is transcribed /ˈɡæŋ.ɡriːn/.
Which syllable is stressed in gangrene?
The first syllable, gang, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of gangrene?
Gangrene has the structure CVC/CCVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide gangrene into syllables?
By sound, ɡæŋ.ɡriːn. By letters, as a spelling guide, gang-rene.