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