How Many Syllables In Gen.?
2syllables
Gen. has 2 syllables, dʒen-rəl. It is a disyllabic word.
dʒenrəl
/ˈdʒen.rəl/ UK /ˈdʒen.rəl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, dʒen.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/dʒen.rəl/
Division By Letters
The spelling does not split cleanly
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Gen.
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 | e | n | CVC | closed |
| 2 | r | ə | l | CVC | closed |
Why Gen. Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /n/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in Gen.?
Gen. has 2 syllables, dʒen-rəl. In British English it is transcribed /ˈdʒen.rəl/.
Which syllable is stressed in Gen.?
The first syllable, dʒen, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of Gen.?
Gen. has the structure CVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide Gen. into syllables?
By sound, dʒen.rəl. By letters, as a spelling guide, the spelling does not split cleanly.