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