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