How Many Syllables In Victimless?
3syllables
Victimless has 3 syllables, vic-tim-less. It is a trisyllabic word.
victimless
/ˈvɪk.tɪm.ləs/ UK /ˈvɪk.təm.ləs/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, vic.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/vɪk.tɪm.ləs/
Division By Letters
vic-tim-less
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Victimless
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 | v | ɪ | k | CVC | closed |
| 2 | t | ɪ | m | CVC | closed |
| 3 | l | ə | s | CVC | closed |
Why Victimless Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /k/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /l/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Pronunciations
| Form | UK | US | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main | /ˈvɪk.tɪm.ləs/ | /ˈvɪk.təm.ləs/ | 3 |
| Also | /ˈvɪk.tɪm.lɪs/ | 3 |
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in victimless?
Victimless has 3 syllables, vic-tim-less. In British English it is transcribed /ˈvɪk.tɪm.ləs/.
Which syllable is stressed in victimless?
The first syllable, vic, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of victimless?
Victimless has the structure CVC/CVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide victimless into syllables?
By sound, vɪk.tɪm.ləs. By letters, as a spelling guide, vic-tim-less.