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