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