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