How Many Syllables In Strategic?
3syllables
Strategic has 3 syllables, stra-te-gic. It is a trisyllabic word.
strategic
/strəˈtiː.dʒɪk/ UK /strəˈtiː.dʒɪk/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, te.
Syllable Structure
CCCV/CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/strə.tiː.dʒɪk/
Division By Letters
stra-te-gic
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Strategic
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | str | ə | – | CCCV | open |
| 2 primary stress | t | iː | – | CV | open |
| 3 | dʒ | ɪ | k | CVC | closed |
Why Strategic Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /t/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /dʒ/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in strategic?
Strategic has 3 syllables, stra-te-gic. In British English it is transcribed /strəˈtiː.dʒɪk/.
Which syllable is stressed in strategic?
The second syllable, te, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of strategic?
Strategic has the structure CCCV/CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide strategic into syllables?
By sound, strə.tiː.dʒɪk. By letters, as a spelling guide, stra-te-gic.