How Many Syllables In Randomness?
3syllables
Randomness has 3 syllables, ran-dom-ness. It is a trisyllabic word.
randomness
/ˈræn.dəm.nəs/ UK /ˈræn.dəm.nəs/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, ran.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/ræn.dəm.nəs/
Division By Letters
ran-dom-ness
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Randomness
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 | r | æ | n | CVC | closed |
| 2 | d | ə | m | CVC | closed |
| 3 | n | ə | s | CVC | closed |
Why Randomness Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /n/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /n/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Pronunciations
| Form | UK | US | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main | /ˈræn.dəm.nəs/ | /ˈræn.dəm.nəs/ | 3 |
| Also | /ˈræn.dəm.nɪs/ | 3 |
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in randomness?
Randomness has 3 syllables, ran-dom-ness. In British English it is transcribed /ˈræn.dəm.nəs/.
Which syllable is stressed in randomness?
The first syllable, ran, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of randomness?
Randomness has the structure CVC/CVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide randomness into syllables?
By sound, ræn.dəm.nəs. By letters, as a spelling guide, ran-dom-ness.
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