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