How many syllables in "strictly"?

"strictly" has 2 lettergrepen (stric - tly).

How to divide "strictly"?

"strictly" divides into 2 parts: stric · tly.

In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.

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2 Lettergrepen

"strictly": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:stric·tly

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STRIC-tly(stric · tly)● ○

Stress in "strictly" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈstrɪktli⁄

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IPAˈstrɪktli

Lettergrepenstric·tly

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How many syllables in "strictly"?: "strictly" has 2 lettergrepen (stric - tly).
How to divide "strictly"?: "strictly" divides into 2 parts: stric · tly.
Where is the stress in "strictly"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "strictly"?: Say each syllable slowly (stric... tly) and listen on SayItVid.