How Many Syllables In Gumption?
2syllables
Gumption has 2 syllables, gump-tion. It is a disyllabic word.
gumption
/ˈɡʌmp.ʃən/ UK /ˈɡʌmp.ʃən/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, gump.
Syllable Structure
CVCC/CVC
Division By Sound
/ɡʌmp.ʃən/
Division By Letters
gump-tion
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Gumption
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 | ʌ | mp | CVCC | closed |
| 2 | ʃ | ə | n | CVC | closed |
Why Gumption Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ʌ/, so it keeps a coda /mp/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in gumption?
Gumption has 2 syllables, gump-tion. In British English it is transcribed /ˈɡʌmp.ʃən/.
Which syllable is stressed in gumption?
The first syllable, gump, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of gumption?
Gumption has the structure CVCC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide gumption into syllables?
By sound, ɡʌmp.ʃən. By letters, as a spelling guide, gump-tion.