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