How Many Syllables In Lest?
1syllable
Lest has 1 syllable. It is a monosyllabic word.
lest
/lest/ UK /lest/ US
Stress
A one syllable word is stressed on that syllable when it is said on its own.
Division By Sound
/lest/
Division By Letters
lest
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Lest
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | l | e | st | CVCC | closed |
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in lest?
Lest has 1 syllable. In British English it is transcribed /lest/.
What is the syllable structure of lest?
Lest has the structure CVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.