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