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