How Many Syllables In Slowest?
2syllables
Slowest has 2 syllables, slow-est. It is a disyllabic word.
slowest
/ˈsləʊ.ɪst/ UK /ˈsloʊ.ɪst/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, slow.
Syllable Structure
CCV/VCC
Division By Sound
/sləʊ.ɪst/
Division By Letters
slow-est
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Slowest
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 | sl | əʊ | – | CCV | open |
| 2 | – | ɪ | st | VCC | closed |
Why Slowest Divides Here
- Two vowels meet between syllables 1 and 2, so syllable 2 has no onset.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in slowest?
Slowest has 2 syllables, slow-est. In British English it is transcribed /ˈsləʊ.ɪst/.
Which syllable is stressed in slowest?
The first syllable, slow, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of slowest?
Slowest has the structure CCV/VCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide slowest into syllables?
By sound, sləʊ.ɪst. By letters, as a spelling guide, slow-est.