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