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  • 1 syllable
  • stressed syllable gain
  • 4 letters
Syllables
gain has one vowel sound, so it is one syllable.
Stressed syllable
One syllable: it carries the stress when you say the word on its own.
Pronunciation
/ɡeɪn/ in American English.
Stress position
A one-syllable word carries its own stress when you say it alone.
Line break
Better not to break it at the end of a line (too short, or it would leave one or two letters alone).

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide gain into syllables?

gain divides as gain. gain has one vowel sound, so it is one syllable.

How many syllables are in gain?

Gain has 1 syllable (gain).

Which syllable is stressed in gain?

The stressed syllable in gain is gain. One syllable: it carries the stress when you say the word on its own.

How do you pronounce gain?

/ɡeɪn/ in American English.