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