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