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