How Many Syllables In Hardness?
2syllables
Hardness has 2 syllables, hard-ness. It is a disyllabic word.
hardness
/ˈhɑːd.nəs/ UK /ˈhɑːrd.nəs/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, hard.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/hɑːd.nəs/
Division By Letters
hard-ness
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Hardness
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 | h | ɑː | d | CVC | closed |
| 2 | n | ə | s | CVC | closed |
Why Hardness Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /n/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Pronunciations
| Form | UK | US | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main | /ˈhɑːd.nəs/ | /ˈhɑːrd.nəs/ | 2 |
| Also | /ˈhɑːd.nɪs/ | 2 |
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in hardness?
Hardness has 2 syllables, hard-ness. In British English it is transcribed /ˈhɑːd.nəs/.
Which syllable is stressed in hardness?
The first syllable, hard, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of hardness?
Hardness has the structure CVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide hardness into syllables?
By sound, hɑːd.nəs. By letters, as a spelling guide, hard-ness.