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