How Many Syllables In Gospel?
2syllables
Gospel has 2 syllables, gos-pel. It is a disyllabic word.
gospel
/ˈɡɒs.pəl/ UK /ˈɡɑːs.pəl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, gos.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/ɡɒs.pəl/
Division By Letters
gos-pel
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Gospel
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 | s | CVC | closed |
| 2 | p | ə | l | CVC | closed |
Why Gospel Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɒ/, so it keeps a coda /s/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in gospel?
Gospel has 2 syllables, gos-pel. In British English it is transcribed /ˈɡɒs.pəl/.
Which syllable is stressed in gospel?
The first syllable, gos, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of gospel?
Gospel has the structure CVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide gospel into syllables?
By sound, ɡɒs.pəl. By letters, as a spelling guide, gos-pel.