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