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