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