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