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