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