How Many Syllables In Stranger?
2syllables
Stranger has 2 syllables, stra-nger. It is a disyllabic word.
stranger
/ˈstreɪn.dʒə/ UK /ˈstreɪn.dʒɚ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, stra.
Syllable Structure
CCCVC/CV
Division By Sound
/streɪn.dʒə/
Division By Letters
stra-nger
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Stranger
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 | n | CCCVC | closed |
| 2 | dʒ | ə | – | CV | open |
Why Stranger Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /dʒ/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in stranger?
Stranger has 2 syllables, stra-nger. In British English it is transcribed /ˈstreɪn.dʒə/.
Which syllable is stressed in stranger?
The first syllable, stra, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of stranger?
Stranger has the structure CCCVC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide stranger into syllables?
By sound, streɪn.dʒə. By letters, as a spelling guide, stra-nger.