How Many Syllables In Numbness?
2syllables
Numbness has 2 syllables, numb-ness. It is a disyllabic word.
numbness
/ˈnʌm.nəs/ UK /ˈnʌm.nəs/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, numb.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/nʌm.nəs/
Division By Letters
numb-ness
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Numbness
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 | ʌ | m | CVC | closed |
| 2 | n | ə | s | CVC | closed |
Why Numbness Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ʌ/, so it keeps a coda /m/.
Pronunciations
| Form | UK | US | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main | /ˈnʌm.nəs/ | /ˈnʌm.nəs/ | 2 |
| Also | /ˈnʌm.nɪs/ | 2 |
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in numbness?
Numbness has 2 syllables, numb-ness. In British English it is transcribed /ˈnʌm.nəs/.
Which syllable is stressed in numbness?
The first syllable, numb, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of numbness?
Numbness has the structure CVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide numbness into syllables?
By sound, nʌm.nəs. By letters, as a spelling guide, numb-ness.