How Many Syllables In Digest?
2syllables
Digest has 2 syllables, di-gest. It is a disyllabic word.
digest
/ˈdaɪ.dʒest/ UK /ˈdaɪ.dʒest/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, di.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVCC
Division By Sound
/daɪ.dʒest/
Division By Letters
di-gest
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Digest
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 | d | aɪ | – | CV | open |
| 2 | dʒ | e | st | CVCC | closed |
Why Digest Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /dʒ/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Pronunciations
| Form | UK | US | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| Noun | /ˈdaɪ.dʒest/ | /ˈdaɪ.dʒest/ | 2 |
| Verb | /dɪˈdʒest/ | /daɪˈdʒest/ | 2 |
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in digest?
Digest has 2 syllables, di-gest. In British English it is transcribed /ˈdaɪ.dʒest/.
Which syllable is stressed in digest?
The first syllable, di, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of digest?
Digest has the structure CV/CVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide digest into syllables?
By sound, daɪ.dʒest. By letters, as a spelling guide, di-gest.