How Many Syllables In Youngest?
2syllables
Youngest has 2 syllables, young-est. It is a disyllabic word.
youngest
/ˈjʌŋ.ɡɪst/ UK /ˈjʌŋ.ɡɪst/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, young.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CVCC
Division By Sound
/jʌŋ.ɡɪst/
Division By Letters
young-est
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Youngest
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 | j | ʌ | ŋ | CVC | closed |
| 2 | ɡ | ɪ | st | CVCC | closed |
Why Youngest Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ʌ/, so it keeps a coda /ŋ/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in youngest?
Youngest has 2 syllables, young-est. In British English it is transcribed /ˈjʌŋ.ɡɪst/.
Which syllable is stressed in youngest?
The first syllable, young, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of youngest?
Youngest has the structure CVC/CVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide youngest into syllables?
By sound, jʌŋ.ɡɪst. By letters, as a spelling guide, young-est.