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