How many syllables in gentle?

Syllables in gentle

2

gen·tle

Gentle has two syllables. The stress falls on the first syllable.

How to say gentle

Said as /ˈdʒɛntəl/2 syllables, GEN-tle · DUM-da
Said as /ˈdʒɛnəl/2 syllables, GEN-tle · DUM-da
StressFirst syllable
Letters6

To count it yourself, say gentle slowly and listen for each vowel sound: gen, tle. Each beat is one syllable.

Words that rhyme with gentle

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Questions

How many syllables are in gentle?
Gentle has two syllables.
How do you divide gentle into syllables?
Gentle divides as gen-tle.
Which syllable is stressed in gentle?
The first syllable (GEN-tle).

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