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