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