How Many Syllables In Stronger?
2syllables
Stronger has 2 syllables, strong-er. It is a disyllabic word.
stronger
/ˈstrɒŋ.ɡə/ UK /ˈstrɔːŋ.ɡɚ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, strong.
Syllable Structure
CCCVC/CV
Division By Sound
/strɒŋ.ɡə/
Division By Letters
strong-er
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Stronger
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 | ɡ | ə | – | CV | open |
Why Stronger 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 stronger?
Stronger has 2 syllables, strong-er. In British English it is transcribed /ˈstrɒŋ.ɡə/.
Which syllable is stressed in stronger?
The first syllable, strong, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of stronger?
Stronger has the structure CCCVC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide stronger into syllables?
By sound, strɒŋ.ɡə. By letters, as a spelling guide, strong-er.