How Many Syllables In Gombe?
2syllables
Gombe has 2 syllables, gom-be. It is a disyllabic word.
gombe
/ˈɡɒm.beɪ/ UK /ˈɡɑːm.beɪ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, gom.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CV
Division By Sound
/ɡɒm.beɪ/
Division By Letters
gom-be
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Gombe
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 | m | CVC | closed |
| 2 | b | eɪ | – | CV | open |
Why Gombe Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɒ/, so it keeps a coda /m/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in Gombe?
Gombe has 2 syllables, gom-be. In British English it is transcribed /ˈɡɒm.beɪ/.
Which syllable is stressed in Gombe?
The first syllable, gom, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of Gombe?
Gombe has the structure CVC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide Gombe into syllables?
By sound, ɡɒm.beɪ. By letters, as a spelling guide, gom-be.