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