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