How Many Syllables In Coldest?
2syllables
Coldest has 2 syllables, col-dest. It is a disyllabic word.
coldest
/ˈkəʊl.dɪst/ UK /ˈkoʊl.dɪst/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, col.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CVCC
Division By Sound
/kəʊl.dɪst/
Division By Letters
col-dest
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Coldest
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 | k | əʊ | l | CVC | closed |
| 2 | d | ɪ | st | CVCC | closed |
Why Coldest Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /d/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in coldest?
Coldest has 2 syllables, col-dest. In British English it is transcribed /ˈkəʊl.dɪst/.
Which syllable is stressed in coldest?
The first syllable, col, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of coldest?
Coldest has the structure CVC/CVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide coldest into syllables?
By sound, kəʊl.dɪst. By letters, as a spelling guide, col-dest.