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