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