How Many Syllables In Strangle?
2syllables
Strangle has 2 syllables, strang-le. It is a disyllabic word.
strangle
/ˈstræŋ.ɡəl/ UK /ˈstræŋ.ɡəl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, strang.
Syllable Structure
CCCVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/stræŋ.ɡəl/
Division By Letters
strang-le
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Strangle
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 | æ | ŋ | CCCVC | closed |
| 2 | ɡ | ə | l | CVC | closed |
Why Strangle Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /ŋ/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in strangle?
Strangle has 2 syllables, strang-le. In British English it is transcribed /ˈstræŋ.ɡəl/.
Which syllable is stressed in strangle?
The first syllable, strang, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of strangle?
Strangle has the structure CCCVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide strangle into syllables?
By sound, stræŋ.ɡəl. By letters, as a spelling guide, strang-le.