How Many Syllables In Gerund?
2syllables
Gerund has 2 syllables, ger-und. It is a disyllabic word.
gerund
/ˈdʒer.ənd/ UK /ˈdʒer.ənd/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, ger.
Syllable Structure
CVC/VCC
Division By Sound
/dʒer.ənd/
Division By Letters
ger-und
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Gerund
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 | r | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ə | nd | VCC | closed |
Why Gerund Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /r/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in gerund?
Gerund has 2 syllables, ger-und. In British English it is transcribed /ˈdʒer.ənd/.
Which syllable is stressed in gerund?
The first syllable, ger, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of gerund?
Gerund has the structure CVC/VCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide gerund into syllables?
By sound, dʒer.ənd. By letters, as a spelling guide, ger-und.