How Many Syllables In Gourmand?
2syllables
Gourmand has 2 syllables, gour-mand. It is a disyllabic word.
gourmand
/ˈɡʊə.mənd/ UK /ɡʊrˈmɑːnd/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, gour.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVCC
Division By Sound
/ɡʊə.mənd/
Division By Letters
gour-mand
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Gourmand
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 | ʊə | – | CV | open |
| 2 | m | ə | nd | CVCC | closed |
Why Gourmand Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /m/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in gourmand?
Gourmand has 2 syllables, gour-mand. In British English it is transcribed /ˈɡʊə.mənd/.
Which syllable is stressed in gourmand?
The first syllable, gour, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of gourmand?
Gourmand has the structure CV/CVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide gourmand into syllables?
By sound, ɡʊə.mənd. By letters, as a spelling guide, gour-mand.