How Many Syllables In Heaviest?
3syllables
Heaviest has 3 syllables, he-av-iest. It is a trisyllabic word.
heaviest
/ˈhev.i.ɪst/ UK /ˈhev.i.ɪst/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, he.
Syllable Structure
CVC/V/VCC
Division By Sound
/hev.i.ɪst/
Division By Letters
he-av-iest
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Heaviest
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 | e | v | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | i | – | V | open |
| 3 | – | ɪ | st | VCC | closed |
Why Heaviest Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /v/.
- Two vowels meet between syllables 2 and 3, so syllable 3 has no onset.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in heaviest?
Heaviest has 3 syllables, he-av-iest. In British English it is transcribed /ˈhev.i.ɪst/.
Which syllable is stressed in heaviest?
The first syllable, he, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of heaviest?
Heaviest has the structure CVC/V/VCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide heaviest into syllables?
By sound, hev.i.ɪst. By letters, as a spelling guide, he-av-iest.