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