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