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