How Many Syllables In Wholesomeness?
3syllables
Wholesomeness has 3 syllables, wholeso-me-ness. It is a trisyllabic word.
wholesomeness
/ˈhəʊl.səm.nəs/ UK /ˈhoʊl.səm.nəs/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, wholeso.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/həʊl.səm.nəs/
Division By Letters
wholeso-me-ness
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Wholesomeness
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 | h | əʊ | l | CVC | closed |
| 2 | s | ə | m | CVC | closed |
| 3 | n | ə | s | CVC | closed |
Why Wholesomeness Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /s/ 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 | /ˈhəʊl.səm.nəs/ | /ˈhoʊl.səm.nəs/ | 3 |
| Also | /ˈhəʊl.səm.nɪs/ | 3 |
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in wholesomeness?
Wholesomeness has 3 syllables, wholeso-me-ness. In British English it is transcribed /ˈhəʊl.səm.nəs/.
Which syllable is stressed in wholesomeness?
The first syllable, wholeso, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of wholesomeness?
Wholesomeness has the structure CVC/CVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide wholesomeness into syllables?
By sound, həʊl.səm.nəs. By letters, as a spelling guide, wholeso-me-ness.