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