How Many Syllables In Sharpness?
2syllables
Sharpness has 2 syllables, sharp-ness. It is a disyllabic word.
sharpness
/ˈʃɑːp.nəs/ UK /ˈʃɑːrp.nəs/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, sharp.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/ʃɑːp.nəs/
Division By Letters
sharp-ness
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Sharpness
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 | ʃ | ɑː | p | CVC | closed |
| 2 | n | ə | s | CVC | closed |
Why Sharpness Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /n/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Pronunciations
| Form | UK | US | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main | /ˈʃɑːp.nəs/ | /ˈʃɑːrp.nəs/ | 2 |
| Also | /ˈʃɑːp.nɪs/ | 2 |
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in sharpness?
Sharpness has 2 syllables, sharp-ness. In British English it is transcribed /ˈʃɑːp.nəs/.
Which syllable is stressed in sharpness?
The first syllable, sharp, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of sharpness?
Sharpness has the structure CVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide sharpness into syllables?
By sound, ʃɑːp.nəs. By letters, as a spelling guide, sharp-ness.