How Many Syllables In Strongly?
2syllables
Strongly has 2 syllables, strong-ly. It is a disyllabic word.
strongly
/ˈstrɒŋ.li/ UK /ˈstrɔːŋ.li/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, strong.
Syllable Structure
CCCVC/CV
Division By Sound
/strɒŋ.li/
Division By Letters
strong-ly
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Strongly
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 | ɒ | ŋ | CCCVC | closed |
| 2 | l | i | – | CV | open |
Why Strongly Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɒ/, so it keeps a coda /ŋ/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in strongly?
Strongly has 2 syllables, strong-ly. In British English it is transcribed /ˈstrɒŋ.li/.
Which syllable is stressed in strongly?
The first syllable, strong, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of strongly?
Strongly has the structure CCCVC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide strongly into syllables?
By sound, strɒŋ.li. By letters, as a spelling guide, strong-ly.