How Many Syllables In Thoroughness?
3syllables
Thoroughness has 3 syllables, thor-ough-ness. It is a trisyllabic word.
thoroughness
/ˈθʌr.ə.nəs/ UK /ˈθɝː.ə.nəs/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, thor.
Syllable Structure
CVC/V/CVC
Division By Sound
/θʌr.ə.nəs/
Division By Letters
thor-ough-ness
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Thoroughness
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 | ʌ | r | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ə | – | V | open |
| 3 | n | ə | s | CVC | closed |
Why Thoroughness Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ʌ/, so it keeps a coda /r/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /n/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Pronunciations
| Form | UK | US | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main | /ˈθʌr.ə.nəs/ | /ˈθɝː.ə.nəs/ | 3 |
| Also | /ˈθʌr.ə.nɪs/ | 3 |
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in thoroughness?
Thoroughness has 3 syllables, thor-ough-ness. In British English it is transcribed /ˈθʌr.ə.nəs/.
Which syllable is stressed in thoroughness?
The first syllable, thor, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of thoroughness?
Thoroughness has the structure CVC/V/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide thoroughness into syllables?
By sound, θʌr.ə.nəs. By letters, as a spelling guide, thor-ough-ness.