How Many Syllables in "strong"?

strong has 1 syllable: strong

🐢 Syllable breakdown of strong

The word strong breaks into 1 syllable:

strong

Try clapping it out: 👏 strong.

What does "strong" mean?

strong is an adjective meaning: having lots of power.

How to count syllables in a word

There are three classic ways to count syllables, all useful for K-8 students:

1. Clap method — Say the word out loud and clap once for each beat. "strong" has 1 clap.

2. Chin method — Put your hand under your chin. Each time your chin drops onto your hand as you say the word, that's a syllable.

3. Vowel sound method — Count the vowel sounds you hear. Silent letters don't count. strong has 1 vowel sound.

FAQ — syllables in "strong"

How many syllables are in strong?
strong has 1 syllable.
How do you break strong into syllables?
The standard syllable breakdown is: strong.
Is strong a short or long word?
With 1 syllable, strong is a short, single-beat word.

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