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