How Many Syllables In Strangely?
2syllables
Strangely has 2 syllables, stra-ngely. It is a disyllabic word.
strangely
/ˈstreɪndʒ.li/ UK /ˈstreɪndʒ.li/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, stra.
Syllable Structure
CCCVCC/CV
Division By Sound
/streɪndʒ.li/
Division By Letters
stra-ngely
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Strangely
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 | str | eɪ | ndʒ | CCCVCC | closed |
| 2 | l | i | – | CV | open |
Why Strangely Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /l/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in strangely?
Strangely has 2 syllables, stra-ngely. In British English it is transcribed /ˈstreɪndʒ.li/.
Which syllable is stressed in strangely?
The first syllable, stra, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of strangely?
Strangely has the structure CCCVCC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide strangely into syllables?
By sound, streɪndʒ.li. By letters, as a spelling guide, stra-ngely.