How Many Syllables In Dampness?
2syllables
Dampness has 2 syllables, damp-ness. It is a disyllabic word.
dampness
/ˈdæmp.nəs/ UK /ˈdæmp.nəs/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, damp.
Syllable Structure
CVCC/CVC
Division By Sound
/dæmp.nəs/
Division By Letters
damp-ness
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Dampness
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 | d | æ | mp | CVCC | closed |
| 2 | n | ə | s | CVC | closed |
Why Dampness Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /mp/.
Pronunciations
| Form | UK | US | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main | /ˈdæmp.nəs/ | /ˈdæmp.nəs/ | 2 |
| Also | /ˈdæmp.nɪs/ | 2 |
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in dampness?
Dampness has 2 syllables, damp-ness. In British English it is transcribed /ˈdæmp.nəs/.
Which syllable is stressed in dampness?
The first syllable, damp, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of dampness?
Dampness has the structure CVCC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide dampness into syllables?
By sound, dæmp.nəs. By letters, as a spelling guide, damp-ness.