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