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