How Many Syllables In Angriest?
3syllables
Angriest has 3 syllables, ang-ri-est. It is a trisyllabic word.
angriest
/ˈæŋ.ɡri.ɪst/ UK /ˈæŋ.ɡri.ɪst/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, ang.
Syllable Structure
VC/CCV/VCC
Division By Sound
/æŋ.ɡri.ɪst/
Division By Letters
ang-ri-est
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Angriest
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 | – | æ | ŋ | VC | closed |
| 2 | ɡr | i | – | CCV | open |
| 3 | – | ɪ | st | VCC | closed |
Why Angriest Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /ŋ/.
- Two vowels meet between syllables 2 and 3, so syllable 3 has no onset.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in angriest?
Angriest has 3 syllables, ang-ri-est. In British English it is transcribed /ˈæŋ.ɡri.ɪst/.
Which syllable is stressed in angriest?
The first syllable, ang, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of angriest?
Angriest has the structure VC/CCV/VCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide angriest into syllables?
By sound, æŋ.ɡri.ɪst. By letters, as a spelling guide, ang-ri-est.