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