How Many Syllables In Godless?
2syllables
Godless has 2 syllables, god-less. It is a disyllabic word.
godless
/ˈɡɒd.ləs/ UK /ˈɡɑːd.ləs/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, god.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/ɡɒd.ləs/
Division By Letters
god-less
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Godless
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 | ɡ | ɒ | d | CVC | closed |
| 2 | l | ə | s | CVC | closed |
Why Godless Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɒ/, so it keeps a coda /d/.
Pronunciations
| Form | UK | US | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main | /ˈɡɒd.ləs/ | /ˈɡɑːd.ləs/ | 2 |
| Also | /ˈɡɒd.lɪs/ | 2 |
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in godless?
Godless has 2 syllables, god-less. In British English it is transcribed /ˈɡɒd.ləs/.
Which syllable is stressed in godless?
The first syllable, god, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of godless?
Godless has the structure CVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide godless into syllables?
By sound, ɡɒd.ləs. By letters, as a spelling guide, god-less.