How Many Syllables In Gurgle?
2syllables
Gurgle has 2 syllables, gur-gle. It is a disyllabic word.
gurgle
/ˈɡɜː.ɡəl/ UK /ˈɡɝː.ɡəl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, gur.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/ɡɜː.ɡəl/
Division By Letters
gur-gle
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Gurgle
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 | ɜː | – | CV | open |
| 2 | ɡ | ə | l | CVC | closed |
Why Gurgle Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /ɡ/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in gurgle?
Gurgle has 2 syllables, gur-gle. In British English it is transcribed /ˈɡɜː.ɡəl/.
Which syllable is stressed in gurgle?
The first syllable, gur, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of gurgle?
Gurgle has the structure CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide gurgle into syllables?
By sound, ɡɜː.ɡəl. By letters, as a spelling guide, gur-gle.