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