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