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