How Many Syllables In GRE?
3syllables
GRE has 3 syllables, dʒiː-ɑː-iː. It is a trisyllabic word.
dʒiːɑːiː
/ˌdʒiː.ɑːˈiː/ UK /ˌdʒiː.ɑːrˈiː/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the third syllable, iː.
Syllable Structure
CV/V/V
Division By Sound
/dʒiː.ɑː.iː/
Division By Letters
The spelling does not split cleanly
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of GRE
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 secondary stress | dʒ | iː | – | CV | open |
| 2 | – | ɑː | – | V | open |
| 3 primary stress | – | iː | – | V | open |
Why GRE Divides Here
- Two vowels meet between syllables 1 and 2, so syllable 2 has no onset.
- Two vowels meet between syllables 2 and 3, so syllable 3 has no onset.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in GRE?
GRE has 3 syllables, dʒiː-ɑː-iː. In British English it is transcribed /ˌdʒiː.ɑːˈiː/.
Which syllable is stressed in GRE?
The third syllable, iː, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of GRE?
GRE has the structure CV/V/V, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide GRE into syllables?
By sound, dʒiː.ɑː.iː. By letters, as a spelling guide, the spelling does not split cleanly.