How Many Syllables In Gordon?
2syllables
Gordon has 2 syllables, gor-don. It is a disyllabic word.
gordon
/ˈɡɔː.dən/ UK /ˈɡɔːr.dən/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, gor.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/ɡɔː.dən/
Division By Letters
gor-don
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Gordon
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 | ɔː | – | CV | open |
| 2 | d | ə | n | CVC | closed |
Why Gordon Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /d/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in Gordon?
Gordon has 2 syllables, gor-don. In British English it is transcribed /ˈɡɔː.dən/.
Which syllable is stressed in Gordon?
The first syllable, gor, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of Gordon?
Gordon has the structure CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide Gordon into syllables?
By sound, ɡɔː.dən. By letters, as a spelling guide, gor-don.