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