How Many Syllables In Lowest?
2syllables
Lowest has 2 syllables, low-est. It is a disyllabic word.
lowest
/ˈləʊ.ɪst/ UK /ˈloʊ.ɪst/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, low.
Syllable Structure
CV/VCC
Division By Sound
/ləʊ.ɪst/
Division By Letters
low-est
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Lowest
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 | əʊ | – | CV | open |
| 2 | – | ɪ | st | VCC | closed |
Why Lowest Divides Here
- Two vowels meet between syllables 1 and 2, so syllable 2 has no onset.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in lowest?
Lowest has 2 syllables, low-est. In British English it is transcribed /ˈləʊ.ɪst/.
Which syllable is stressed in lowest?
The first syllable, low, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of lowest?
Lowest has the structure CV/VCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide lowest into syllables?
By sound, ləʊ.ɪst. By letters, as a spelling guide, low-est.