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