How Many Syllables In Stringent?
2syllables
Stringent has 2 syllables, string-ent. It is a disyllabic word.
stringent
/ˈstrɪn.dʒənt/ UK /ˈstrɪn.dʒənt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, string.
Syllable Structure
CCCVC/CVCC
Division By Sound
/strɪn.dʒənt/
Division By Letters
string-ent
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Stringent
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 | n | CCCVC | closed |
| 2 | dʒ | ə | nt | CVCC | closed |
Why Stringent Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /n/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in stringent?
Stringent has 2 syllables, string-ent. In British English it is transcribed /ˈstrɪn.dʒənt/.
Which syllable is stressed in stringent?
The first syllable, string, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of stringent?
Stringent has the structure CCCVC/CVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide stringent into syllables?
By sound, strɪn.dʒənt. By letters, as a spelling guide, string-ent.