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