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