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