How Many Syllables In Prettiest?
3syllables
Prettiest has 3 syllables, prett-i-est. It is a trisyllabic word.
prettiest
/ˈprɪt.i.ɪst/ UK /ˈprɪt.i.ɪst/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, prett.
Syllable Structure
CCVC/V/VCC
Division By Sound
/prɪt.i.ɪst/
Division By Letters
prett-i-est
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Prettiest
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 | pr | ɪ | t | CCVC | closed |
| 2 | – | i | – | V | open |
| 3 | – | ɪ | st | VCC | closed |
Why Prettiest Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /t/.
- Two vowels meet between syllables 2 and 3, so syllable 3 has no onset.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in prettiest?
Prettiest has 3 syllables, prett-i-est. In British English it is transcribed /ˈprɪt.i.ɪst/.
Which syllable is stressed in prettiest?
The first syllable, prett, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of prettiest?
Prettiest has the structure CCVC/V/VCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide prettiest into syllables?
By sound, prɪt.i.ɪst. By letters, as a spelling guide, prett-i-est.