How Many Syllables In Gravel?
2syllables
Gravel has 2 syllables, grav-el. It is a disyllabic word.
gravel
/ˈɡræv.əl/ UK /ˈɡræv.əl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, grav.
Syllable Structure
CCVC/VC
Division By Sound
/ɡræv.əl/
Division By Letters
grav-el
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Gravel
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 | æ | v | CCVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ə | l | VC | closed |
Why Gravel Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /v/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in gravel?
Gravel has 2 syllables, grav-el. In British English it is transcribed /ˈɡræv.əl/.
Which syllable is stressed in gravel?
The first syllable, grav, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of gravel?
Gravel has the structure CCVC/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide gravel into syllables?
By sound, ɡræv.əl. By letters, as a spelling guide, grav-el.