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