How Many Syllables In Robustness?
3syllables
Robustness has 3 syllables, ro-bust-ness. It is a trisyllabic word.
robustness
/rəʊˈbʌst.nəs/ UK /roʊˈbʌst.nəs/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, bust.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVCC/CVC
Division By Sound
/rəʊ.bʌst.nəs/
Division By Letters
ro-bust-ness
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Robustness
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | r | əʊ | – | CV | open |
| 2 primary stress | b | ʌ | st | CVCC | closed |
| 3 | n | ə | s | CVC | closed |
Why Robustness Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /b/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 2 is stressed and has the short vowel /ʌ/, so it keeps a coda /st/.
Pronunciations
| Form | UK | US | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main | /rəʊˈbʌst.nəs/ | /roʊˈbʌst.nəs/ | 3 |
| Also | /rəʊˈbʌst.nɪs/ | 3 |
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in robustness?
Robustness has 3 syllables, ro-bust-ness. In British English it is transcribed /rəʊˈbʌst.nəs/.
Which syllable is stressed in robustness?
The second syllable, bust, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of robustness?
Robustness has the structure CV/CVCC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide robustness into syllables?
By sound, rəʊ.bʌst.nəs. By letters, as a spelling guide, ro-bust-ness.