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