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