How Many Syllables In Stricter?
2syllables
Stricter has 2 syllables, stric-ter. It is a disyllabic word.
stricter
/ˈstrɪk.tə/ UK /ˈstrɪk.tɚ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, stric.
Syllable Structure
CCCVC/CV
Division By Sound
/strɪk.tə/
Division By Letters
stric-ter
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Stricter
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 | ɪ | k | CCCVC | closed |
| 2 | t | ə | – | CV | open |
Why Stricter Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /k/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in stricter?
Stricter has 2 syllables, stric-ter. In British English it is transcribed /ˈstrɪk.tə/.
Which syllable is stressed in stricter?
The first syllable, stric, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of stricter?
Stricter has the structure CCCVC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide stricter into syllables?
By sound, strɪk.tə. By letters, as a spelling guide, stric-ter.