How Many Syllables In Gazelle?
2syllables
Gazelle has 2 syllables, ga-zelle. It is a disyllabic word.
gazelle
/ɡəˈzel/ UK /ɡəˈzel/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, zelle.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/ɡə.zel/
Division By Letters
ga-zelle
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Gazelle
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ɡ | ə | – | CV | open |
| 2 primary stress | z | e | l | CVC | closed |
Why Gazelle Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /z/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in gazelle?
Gazelle has 2 syllables, ga-zelle. In British English it is transcribed /ɡəˈzel/.
Which syllable is stressed in gazelle?
The second syllable, zelle, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of gazelle?
Gazelle has the structure CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide gazelle into syllables?
By sound, ɡə.zel. By letters, as a spelling guide, ga-zelle.