How Many Syllables In Laziest?
3syllables
Laziest has 3 syllables, la-zi-est. It is a trisyllabic word.
laziest
/ˈleɪ.zi.ɪst/ UK /ˈleɪ.zi.ɪst/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, la.
Syllable Structure
CV/CV/VCC
Division By Sound
/leɪ.zi.ɪst/
Division By Letters
la-zi-est
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Laziest
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 | l | eɪ | – | CV | open |
| 2 | z | i | – | CV | open |
| 3 | – | ɪ | st | VCC | closed |
Why Laziest Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /z/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Two vowels meet between syllables 2 and 3, so syllable 3 has no onset.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in laziest?
Laziest has 3 syllables, la-zi-est. In British English it is transcribed /ˈleɪ.zi.ɪst/.
Which syllable is stressed in laziest?
The first syllable, la, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of laziest?
Laziest has the structure CV/CV/VCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide laziest into syllables?
By sound, leɪ.zi.ɪst. By letters, as a spelling guide, la-zi-est.