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