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