How Many Syllables In Driverless?
3syllables
Driverless has 3 syllables, dri-ver-less. It is a trisyllabic word.
driverless
/ˈdraɪ.və.ləs/ UK /ˈdraɪ.vɚ.ləs/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, dri.
Syllable Structure
CCV/CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/draɪ.və.ləs/
Division By Letters
dri-ver-less
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Driverless
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 | dr | aɪ | – | CCV | open |
| 2 | v | ə | – | CV | open |
| 3 | l | ə | s | CVC | closed |
Why Driverless Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /v/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /l/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Pronunciations
| Form | UK | US | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main | /ˈdraɪ.və.ləs/ | /ˈdraɪ.vɚ.ləs/ | 3 |
| Also | /ˈdraɪ.və.lɪs/ | 3 |
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in driverless?
Driverless has 3 syllables, dri-ver-less. In British English it is transcribed /ˈdraɪ.və.ləs/.
Which syllable is stressed in driverless?
The first syllable, dri, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of driverless?
Driverless has the structure CCV/CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide driverless into syllables?
By sound, draɪ.və.ləs. By letters, as a spelling guide, dri-ver-less.