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