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