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