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