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