How Many Syllables In Highest?
2syllables
Highest has 2 syllables, high-est. It is a disyllabic word.
highest
/ˈhaɪ.ɪst/ UK /ˈhaɪ.ɪst/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, high.
Syllable Structure
CV/VCC
Division By Sound
/haɪ.ɪst/
Division By Letters
high-est
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Highest
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 | h | aɪ | – | CV | open |
| 2 | – | ɪ | st | VCC | closed |
Why Highest Divides Here
- Two vowels meet between syllables 1 and 2, so syllable 2 has no onset.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in highest?
Highest has 2 syllables, high-est. In British English it is transcribed /ˈhaɪ.ɪst/.
Which syllable is stressed in highest?
The first syllable, high, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of highest?
Highest has the structure CV/VCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide highest into syllables?
By sound, haɪ.ɪst. By letters, as a spelling guide, high-est.