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