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