How Many Syllables In Furthest?
2syllables
Furthest has 2 syllables, fur-thest. It is a disyllabic word.
furthest
/ˈfɜː.ðɪst/ UK /ˈfɝː.ðɪst/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, fur.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVCC
Division By Sound
/fɜː.ðɪst/
Division By Letters
fur-thest
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Furthest
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 | ɜː | – | CV | open |
| 2 | ð | ɪ | st | CVCC | closed |
Why Furthest Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /ð/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in furthest?
Furthest has 2 syllables, fur-thest. In British English it is transcribed /ˈfɜː.ðɪst/.
Which syllable is stressed in furthest?
The first syllable, fur, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of furthest?
Furthest has the structure CV/CVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide furthest into syllables?
By sound, fɜː.ðɪst. By letters, as a spelling guide, fur-thest.