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