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