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