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