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