How Many Syllables In Closest?
2syllables
Closest has 2 syllables, clo-sest. It is a disyllabic word.
closest
/ˈkləʊ.sɪst/ UK /ˈkloʊ.sɪst/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, clo.
Syllable Structure
CCV/CVCC
Division By Sound
/kləʊ.sɪst/
Division By Letters
clo-sest
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Closest
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 | kl | əʊ | – | CCV | open |
| 2 | s | ɪ | st | CVCC | closed |
Why Closest Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /s/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in closest?
Closest has 2 syllables, clo-sest. In British English it is transcribed /ˈkləʊ.sɪst/.
Which syllable is stressed in closest?
The first syllable, clo, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of closest?
Closest has the structure CCV/CVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide closest into syllables?
By sound, kləʊ.sɪst. By letters, as a spelling guide, clo-sest.