How many syllables in shortest?
Syllables in shortest
2
short·est
Shortest has two syllables. The stress falls on the first syllable.
How to say shortest
| Pronunciation | /ˈʃɔɹtɪst/ 2 syllables, SHORT-est · DUM-da |
|---|---|
| Stress | First syllable |
| Letters | 8 |
To count it yourself, say shortest slowly and listen for each vowel sound: short, est. Each beat is one syllable.
Near rhymes with shortest
- important
- artist
- forest
- smallest
- darkest
- tallest
- smartest
- tortoise
- unimportant
- warmest
- florist
- reformist
- sharpest
- softest
- conformist
- fortis
Questions
- How many syllables are in shortest?
- Shortest has two syllables.
- How do you divide shortest into syllables?
- Shortest divides as short-est.
- Which syllable is stressed in shortest?
- The first syllable (SHORT-est).