How Many Syllables In Safest?
2syllables
Safest has 2 syllables, sa-fest. It is a disyllabic word.
safest
/ˈseɪ.fɪst/ UK /ˈseɪ.fɪst/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, sa.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVCC
Division By Sound
/seɪ.fɪst/
Division By Letters
sa-fest
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Safest
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 | s | eɪ | – | CV | open |
| 2 | f | ɪ | st | CVCC | closed |
Why Safest Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /f/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in safest?
Safest has 2 syllables, sa-fest. In British English it is transcribed /ˈseɪ.fɪst/.
Which syllable is stressed in safest?
The first syllable, sa, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of safest?
Safest has the structure CV/CVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide safest into syllables?
By sound, seɪ.fɪst. By letters, as a spelling guide, sa-fest.