How Many Syllables In Hottest?
2syllables
Hottest has 2 syllables, hott-est. It is a disyllabic word.
hottest
/ˈhɒt.ɪst/ UK /ˈhɑː.t̬ɪst/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, hott.
Syllable Structure
CVC/VCC
Division By Sound
/hɒt.ɪst/
Division By Letters
hott-est
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Hottest
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 | ɒ | t | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ɪ | st | VCC | closed |
Why Hottest Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɒ/, so it keeps a coda /t/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in hottest?
Hottest has 2 syllables, hott-est. In British English it is transcribed /ˈhɒt.ɪst/.
Which syllable is stressed in hottest?
The first syllable, hott, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of hottest?
Hottest has the structure CVC/VCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide hottest into syllables?
By sound, hɒt.ɪst. By letters, as a spelling guide, hott-est.