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  • 1 syllable
  • stressed syllable gift
  • 4 letters
Syllables
gift 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
/ɡɪft/ 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 gift into syllables?

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

How many syllables are in gift?

Gift has 1 syllable (gift).

Which syllable is stressed in gift?

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

How do you pronounce gift?

/ɡɪft/ in American English.