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