How Many Syllables In Correctness?
3syllables
Correctness has 3 syllables, co-rrect-ness. It is a trisyllabic word.
correctness
/kəˈrekt.nəs/ UK /kəˈrekt.nəs/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, rrect.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVCC/CVC
Division By Sound
/kə.rekt.nəs/
Division By Letters
co-rrect-ness
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Correctness
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 | – | CV | open |
| 2 primary stress | r | e | kt | CVCC | closed |
| 3 | n | ə | s | CVC | closed |
Why Correctness Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /r/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 2 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /kt/.
Pronunciations
| Form | UK | US | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main | /kəˈrekt.nəs/ | /kəˈrekt.nəs/ | 3 |
| Also | /kəˈrekt.nɪs/ | 3 |
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in correctness?
Correctness has 3 syllables, co-rrect-ness. In British English it is transcribed /kəˈrekt.nəs/.
Which syllable is stressed in correctness?
The second syllable, rrect, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of correctness?
Correctness has the structure CV/CVCC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide correctness into syllables?
By sound, kə.rekt.nəs. By letters, as a spelling guide, co-rrect-ness.