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