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