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