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