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