How Many Syllables In Baldness?
2syllables
Baldness has 2 syllables, bald-ness. It is a disyllabic word.
baldness
/ˈbɔːld.nəs/ UK /ˈbɔːld.nəs/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, bald.
Syllable Structure
CVCC/CVC
Division By Sound
/bɔːld.nəs/
Division By Letters
bald-ness
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Baldness
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 | b | ɔː | ld | CVCC | closed |
| 2 | n | ə | s | CVC | closed |
Why Baldness Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /n/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Pronunciations
| Form | UK | US | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main | /ˈbɔːld.nəs/ | /ˈbɔːld.nəs/ | 2 |
| Also | /ˈbɔːld.nɪs/ | 2 |
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in baldness?
Baldness has 2 syllables, bald-ness. In British English it is transcribed /ˈbɔːld.nəs/.
Which syllable is stressed in baldness?
The first syllable, bald, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of baldness?
Baldness has the structure CVCC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide baldness into syllables?
By sound, bɔːld.nəs. By letters, as a spelling guide, bald-ness.