How Many Syllables In Modest?
2syllables
Modest has 2 syllables, mod-est. It is a disyllabic word.
modest
/ˈmɒd.ɪst/ UK /ˈmɑː.dɪst/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, mod.
Syllable Structure
CVC/VCC
Division By Sound
/mɒd.ɪst/
Division By Letters
mod-est
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Modest
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 | m | ɒ | d | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ɪ | st | VCC | closed |
Why Modest Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɒ/, so it keeps a coda /d/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in modest?
Modest has 2 syllables, mod-est. In British English it is transcribed /ˈmɒd.ɪst/.
Which syllable is stressed in modest?
The first syllable, mod, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of modest?
Modest has the structure CVC/VCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide modest into syllables?
By sound, mɒd.ɪst. By letters, as a spelling guide, mod-est.