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