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