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