How Many Syllables In Completeness?
3syllables
Completeness has 3 syllables, com-plete-ness. It is a trisyllabic word.
completeness
/kəmˈpliːt.nəs/ UK /kəmˈpliːt.nəs/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, plete.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CCVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/kəm.pliːt.nəs/
Division By Letters
com-plete-ness
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Completeness
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | k | ə | m | CVC | closed |
| 2 primary stress | pl | iː | t | CCVC | closed |
| 3 | n | ə | s | CVC | closed |
Why Completeness Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /pl/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /n/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Pronunciations
| Form | UK | US | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main | /kəmˈpliːt.nəs/ | /kəmˈpliːt.nəs/ | 3 |
| Also | /kəmˈpliːt.nɪs/ | 3 |
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in completeness?
Completeness has 3 syllables, com-plete-ness. In British English it is transcribed /kəmˈpliːt.nəs/.
Which syllable is stressed in completeness?
The second syllable, plete, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of completeness?
Completeness has the structure CVC/CCVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide completeness into syllables?
By sound, kəm.pliːt.nəs. By letters, as a spelling guide, com-plete-ness.