How Many Syllables In Limitless?
3syllables
Limitless has 3 syllables, lim-it-less. It is a trisyllabic word.
limitless
/ˈlɪm.ɪt.ləs/ UK /ˈlɪm.ɪt.ləs/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, lim.
Syllable Structure
CVC/VC/CVC
Division By Sound
/lɪm.ɪt.ləs/
Division By Letters
lim-it-less
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Limitless
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 | ɪ | m | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ɪ | t | VC | closed |
| 3 | l | ə | s | CVC | closed |
Why Limitless Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /m/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /l/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Pronunciations
| Form | UK | US | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main | /ˈlɪm.ɪt.ləs/ | /ˈlɪm.ɪt.ləs/ | 3 |
| Also | /ˈlɪm.ɪt.lɪs/ | 3 |
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in limitless?
Limitless has 3 syllables, lim-it-less. In British English it is transcribed /ˈlɪm.ɪt.ləs/.
Which syllable is stressed in limitless?
The first syllable, lim, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of limitless?
Limitless has the structure CVC/VC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide limitless into syllables?
By sound, lɪm.ɪt.ləs. By letters, as a spelling guide, lim-it-less.