How Many Syllables In Usefulness?
3syllables
Usefulness has 3 syllables, use-ful-ness. It is a trisyllabic word.
usefulness
/ˈjuːs.fəl.nəs/ UK /ˈjuːs.fəl.nəs/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, use.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/juːs.fəl.nəs/
Division By Letters
use-ful-ness
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Usefulness
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 | j | uː | s | CVC | closed |
| 2 | f | ə | l | CVC | closed |
| 3 | n | ə | s | CVC | closed |
Why Usefulness Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /f/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /n/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Pronunciations
| Form | UK | US | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main | /ˈjuːs.fəl.nəs/ | /ˈjuːs.fəl.nəs/ | 3 |
| Also | /ˈjuːs.fəl.nɪs/ | 3 |
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in usefulness?
Usefulness has 3 syllables, use-ful-ness. In British English it is transcribed /ˈjuːs.fəl.nəs/.
Which syllable is stressed in usefulness?
The first syllable, use, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of usefulness?
Usefulness has the structure CVC/CVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide usefulness into syllables?
By sound, juːs.fəl.nəs. By letters, as a spelling guide, use-ful-ness.
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