How Many Syllables In Gentile?
2syllables
Gentile has 2 syllables, gen-tile. It is a disyllabic word.
gentile
/ˈdʒen.taɪl/ UK /ˈdʒen.t̬aɪl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, gen.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/dʒen.taɪl/
Division By Letters
gen-tile
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Gentile
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 | t | aɪ | l | CVC | closed |
Why Gentile 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 gentile?
Gentile has 2 syllables, gen-tile. In British English it is transcribed /ˈdʒen.taɪl/.
Which syllable is stressed in gentile?
The first syllable, gen, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of gentile?
Gentile has the structure CVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide gentile into syllables?
By sound, dʒen.taɪl. By letters, as a spelling guide, gen-tile.