How Many Syllables In Fitness?
2syllables
Fitness has 2 syllables, fit-ness. It is a disyllabic word.
fitness
/ˈfɪt.nəs/ UK /ˈfɪt.nəs/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, fit.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/fɪt.nəs/
Division By Letters
fit-ness
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Fitness
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 | ɪ | t | CVC | closed |
| 2 | n | ə | s | CVC | closed |
Why Fitness Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /t/.
Pronunciations
| Form | UK | US | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main | /ˈfɪt.nəs/ | /ˈfɪt.nəs/ | 2 |
| Also | /ˈfɪt.nɪs/ | 2 |
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in fitness?
Fitness has 2 syllables, fit-ness. In British English it is transcribed /ˈfɪt.nəs/.
Which syllable is stressed in fitness?
The first syllable, fit, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of fitness?
Fitness has the structure CVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide fitness into syllables?
By sound, fɪt.nəs. By letters, as a spelling guide, fit-ness.