How Many Syllables In Darkest?
2syllables
Darkest has 2 syllables, dar-kest. It is a disyllabic word.
darkest
/ˈdɑː.kɪst/ UK /ˈdɑːr.kɪst/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, dar.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVCC
Division By Sound
/dɑː.kɪst/
Division By Letters
dar-kest
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Darkest
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 | d | ɑː | – | CV | open |
| 2 | k | ɪ | st | CVCC | closed |
Why Darkest Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /k/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in darkest?
Darkest has 2 syllables, dar-kest. In British English it is transcribed /ˈdɑː.kɪst/.
Which syllable is stressed in darkest?
The first syllable, dar, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of darkest?
Darkest has the structure CV/CVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide darkest into syllables?
By sound, dɑː.kɪst. By letters, as a spelling guide, dar-kest.