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