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