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