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