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