How Many Syllables In Togetherness?
4syllables
Togetherness has 4 syllables, to-geth-er-ness. It is a polysyllabic word.
togetherness
/təˈɡeð.ə.nəs/ UK /təˈɡeð.ɚ.nəs/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, geth.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC/V/CVC
Division By Sound
/tə.ɡeð.ə.nəs/
Division By Letters
to-geth-er-ness
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Togetherness
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | t | ə | – | CV | open |
| 2 primary stress | ɡ | e | ð | CVC | closed |
| 3 | – | ə | – | V | open |
| 4 | n | ə | s | CVC | closed |
Why Togetherness Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /ɡ/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 2 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /ð/.
- Between syllables 3 and 4, /n/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Pronunciations
| Form | UK | US | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main | /təˈɡeð.ə.nəs/ | /təˈɡeð.ɚ.nəs/ | 4 |
| Also | /təˈɡeð.ə.nɪs/ | 4 |
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in togetherness?
Togetherness has 4 syllables, to-geth-er-ness. In British English it is transcribed /təˈɡeð.ə.nəs/.
Which syllable is stressed in togetherness?
The second syllable, geth, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of togetherness?
Togetherness has the structure CV/CVC/V/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide togetherness into syllables?
By sound, tə.ɡeð.ə.nəs. By letters, as a spelling guide, to-geth-er-ness.
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