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