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