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