How Many Syllables In Gargoyle?
2syllables
Gargoyle has 2 syllables, gar-goyle. It is a disyllabic word.
gargoyle
/ˈɡɑː.ɡɔɪl/ UK /ˈɡɑːr.ɡɔɪl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, gar.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/ɡɑː.ɡɔɪl/
Division By Letters
gar-goyle
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Gargoyle
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 | ɑː | – | CV | open |
| 2 | ɡ | ɔɪ | l | CVC | closed |
Why Gargoyle Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /ɡ/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in gargoyle?
Gargoyle has 2 syllables, gar-goyle. In British English it is transcribed /ˈɡɑː.ɡɔɪl/.
Which syllable is stressed in gargoyle?
The first syllable, gar, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of gargoyle?
Gargoyle has the structure CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide gargoyle into syllables?
By sound, ɡɑː.ɡɔɪl. By letters, as a spelling guide, gar-goyle.