How Many Syllables In Waist?
1syllable
Waist has 1 syllable. It is a monosyllabic word.
waist
/weɪst/ UK /weɪst/ US
Stress
A one syllable word is stressed on that syllable when it is said on its own.
Division By Sound
/weɪst/
Division By Letters
waist
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Waist
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | w | eɪ | st | CVCC | closed |
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in waist?
Waist has 1 syllable. In British English it is transcribed /weɪst/.
What is the syllable structure of waist?
Waist has the structure CVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.