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