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