How Many Syllables In Carelessness?
3syllables
Carelessness has 3 syllables, care-le-ssness. It is a trisyllabic word.
carelessness
/ˈkeə.ləs.nəs/ UK /ˈker.ləs.nəs/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, care.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/keə.ləs.nəs/
Division By Letters
care-le-ssness
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Carelessness
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 | k | eə | – | CV | open |
| 2 | l | ə | s | CVC | closed |
| 3 | n | ə | s | CVC | closed |
Why Carelessness Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /l/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /n/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in carelessness?
Carelessness has 3 syllables, care-le-ssness. In British English it is transcribed /ˈkeə.ləs.nəs/.
Which syllable is stressed in carelessness?
The first syllable, care, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of carelessness?
Carelessness has the structure CV/CVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide carelessness into syllables?
By sound, keə.ləs.nəs. By letters, as a spelling guide, care-le-ssness.