How Many Syllables In Busiest?
3syllables
Busiest has 3 syllables, bus-i-est. It is a trisyllabic word.
busiest
/ˈbɪz.i.ɪst/ UK /ˈbɪz.i.ɪst/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, bus.
Syllable Structure
CVC/V/VCC
Division By Sound
/bɪz.i.ɪst/
Division By Letters
bus-i-est
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Busiest
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 | b | ɪ | z | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | i | – | V | open |
| 3 | – | ɪ | st | VCC | closed |
Why Busiest Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /z/.
- Two vowels meet between syllables 2 and 3, so syllable 3 has no onset.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in busiest?
Busiest has 3 syllables, bus-i-est. In British English it is transcribed /ˈbɪz.i.ɪst/.
Which syllable is stressed in busiest?
The first syllable, bus, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of busiest?
Busiest has the structure CVC/V/VCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide busiest into syllables?
By sound, bɪz.i.ɪst. By letters, as a spelling guide, bus-i-est.