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How Many Syllables In Priest?

1syllable

Priest has 1 syllable. It is a monosyllabic word.

priest

/priːst/ UK   /priːst/ US

Stress

A one syllable word is stressed on that syllable when it is said on its own.

Syllable Structure

CCVCC

More CCVCC words

Division By Sound

/priːst/

Division By Letters

priest

A spelling guide that follows the sound division.

Tree Diagram Of Priest

SORPCCpCrViːCsCt

S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.

Parts Of Each Syllable

SyllableOnsetPeakCodaPatternType
1priːstCCVCCclosed
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Questions Students Ask

How many syllables are in priest?
Priest has 1 syllable. In British English it is transcribed /priːst/.
What is the syllable structure of priest?
Priest has the structure CCVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.

Other Words With One Syllable

Words With The Same Structure, CCVCC

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