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