How Many Syllables Are in "Quietness"?
quietness has 3 syllables.
Syllable breakdown
qui-et-ness
- Word
- quietness
- Syllable count
- 3
- Pronunciation
- /ˈkwaɪ.ət.nəs/
- Part of speech
- noun
Definition
The state of having little or no noise.
Example sentence
The quietness of the garden helped her concentrate.
Counts reflect a common American English reading. Pronunciation can vary. Source: Editorial pronunciation review (common American English).