How Many Syllables In Relentless?
3syllables
Relentless has 3 syllables, re-lent-less. It is a trisyllabic word.
relentless
/rɪˈlent.ləs/ UK /rɪˈlent.ləs/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, lent.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVCC/CVC
Division By Sound
/rɪ.lent.ləs/
Division By Letters
re-lent-less
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Relentless
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | r | ɪ | – | CV | open |
| 2 primary stress | l | e | nt | CVCC | closed |
| 3 | l | ə | s | CVC | closed |
Why Relentless Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /l/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 2 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /nt/.
Pronunciations
| Form | UK | US | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main | /rɪˈlent.ləs/ | /rɪˈlent.ləs/ | 3 |
| Also | /rɪˈlent.lɪs/ | 3 |
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in relentless?
Relentless has 3 syllables, re-lent-less. In British English it is transcribed /rɪˈlent.ləs/.
Which syllable is stressed in relentless?
The second syllable, lent, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of relentless?
Relentless has the structure CV/CVCC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide relentless into syllables?
By sound, rɪ.lent.ləs. By letters, as a spelling guide, re-lent-less.