How Many Syllables In Eldest?
2syllables
Eldest has 2 syllables, el-dest. It is a disyllabic word.
eldest
/ˈel.dɪst/ UK /ˈel.dɪst/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, el.
Syllable Structure
VC/CVCC
Division By Sound
/el.dɪst/
Division By Letters
el-dest
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Eldest
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 | – | e | l | VC | closed |
| 2 | d | ɪ | st | CVCC | closed |
Why Eldest Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /l/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in eldest?
Eldest has 2 syllables, el-dest. In British English it is transcribed /ˈel.dɪst/.
Which syllable is stressed in eldest?
The first syllable, el, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of eldest?
Eldest has the structure VC/CVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide eldest into syllables?
By sound, el.dɪst. By letters, as a spelling guide, el-dest.