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