How Many Syllables In Gobble?
2syllables
Gobble has 2 syllables, gobb-le. It is a disyllabic word.
gobble
/ˈɡɒb.əl/ UK /ˈɡɑː.bəl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, gobb.
Syllable Structure
CVC/VC
Division By Sound
/ɡɒb.əl/
Division By Letters
gobb-le
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Gobble
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 | ɒ | b | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ə | l | VC | closed |
Why Gobble Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɒ/, so it keeps a coda /b/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in gobble?
Gobble has 2 syllables, gobb-le. In British English it is transcribed /ˈɡɒb.əl/.
Which syllable is stressed in gobble?
The first syllable, gobb, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of gobble?
Gobble has the structure CVC/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide gobble into syllables?
By sound, ɡɒb.əl. By letters, as a spelling guide, gobb-le.