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