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