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