How Many Syllables In Goddess?
2syllables
Goddess has 2 syllables, godd-ess. It is a disyllabic word.
goddess
/ˈɡɒd.es/ UK /ˈɡɑː.dəs/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, godd.
Syllable Structure
CVC/VC
Division By Sound
/ɡɒd.es/
Division By Letters
godd-ess
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Goddess
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 | ɡ | ɒ | d | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | e | s | VC | closed |
Why Goddess Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɒ/, so it keeps a coda /d/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in goddess?
Goddess has 2 syllables, godd-ess. In British English it is transcribed /ˈɡɒd.es/.
Which syllable is stressed in goddess?
The first syllable, godd, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of goddess?
Goddess has the structure CVC/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide goddess into syllables?
By sound, ɡɒd.es. By letters, as a spelling guide, godd-ess.