How Many Syllables In Gracious?
2syllables
Gracious has 2 syllables, gra-cious. It is a disyllabic word.
gracious
/ˈɡreɪ.ʃəs/ UK /ˈɡreɪ.ʃəs/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, gra.
Syllable Structure
CCV/CVC
Division By Sound
/ɡreɪ.ʃəs/
Division By Letters
gra-cious
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Gracious
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 | ɡr | eɪ | – | CCV | open |
| 2 | ʃ | ə | s | CVC | closed |
Why Gracious Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /ʃ/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in gracious?
Gracious has 2 syllables, gra-cious. In British English it is transcribed /ˈɡreɪ.ʃəs/.
Which syllable is stressed in gracious?
The first syllable, gra, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of gracious?
Gracious has the structure CCV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide gracious into syllables?
By sound, ɡreɪ.ʃəs. By letters, as a spelling guide, gra-cious.