How Many Syllables In Wickedness?
3syllables
Wickedness has 3 syllables, wick-ed-ness. It is a trisyllabic word.
wickedness
/ˈwɪk.ɪd.nəs/ UK /ˈwɪk.ɪd.nəs/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, wick.
Syllable Structure
CVC/VC/CVC
Division By Sound
/wɪk.ɪd.nəs/
Division By Letters
wick-ed-ness
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Wickedness
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 | ɪ | k | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ɪ | d | VC | closed |
| 3 | n | ə | s | CVC | closed |
Why Wickedness Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /k/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /n/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Pronunciations
| Form | UK | US | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main | /ˈwɪk.ɪd.nəs/ | /ˈwɪk.ɪd.nəs/ | 3 |
| Also | /ˈwɪk.ɪd.nɪs/ | 3 |
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in wickedness?
Wickedness has 3 syllables, wick-ed-ness. In British English it is transcribed /ˈwɪk.ɪd.nəs/.
Which syllable is stressed in wickedness?
The first syllable, wick, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of wickedness?
Wickedness has the structure CVC/VC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide wickedness into syllables?
By sound, wɪk.ɪd.nəs. By letters, as a spelling guide, wick-ed-ness.
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