How Many Syllables In Eagerness?
3syllables
Eagerness has 3 syllables, ea-ger-ness. It is a trisyllabic word.
eagerness
/ˈiː.ɡə.nəs/ UK /ˈiː.ɡɚ.nəs/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, ea.
Syllable Structure
V/CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/iː.ɡə.nəs/
Division By Letters
ea-ger-ness
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Eagerness
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 | – | iː | – | V | open |
| 2 | ɡ | ə | – | CV | open |
| 3 | n | ə | s | CVC | closed |
Why Eagerness Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /ɡ/ 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 | /ˈiː.ɡə.nəs/ | /ˈiː.ɡɚ.nəs/ | 3 |
| Also | /ˈiː.ɡə.nɪs/ | 3 |
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in eagerness?
Eagerness has 3 syllables, ea-ger-ness. In British English it is transcribed /ˈiː.ɡə.nəs/.
Which syllable is stressed in eagerness?
The first syllable, ea, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of eagerness?
Eagerness has the structure V/CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide eagerness into syllables?
By sound, iː.ɡə.nəs. By letters, as a spelling guide, ea-ger-ness.