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