How Many Syllables In Carelessly?
3syllables
Carelessly has 3 syllables, care-le-ssly. It is a trisyllabic word.
carelessly
/ˈkeə.ləs.li/ UK /ˈker.ləs.li/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, care.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC/CV
Division By Sound
/keə.ləs.li/
Division By Letters
care-le-ssly
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Carelessly
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 | k | eə | – | CV | open |
| 2 | l | ə | s | CVC | closed |
| 3 | l | i | – | CV | open |
Why Carelessly Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /l/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /l/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in carelessly?
Carelessly has 3 syllables, care-le-ssly. In British English it is transcribed /ˈkeə.ləs.li/.
Which syllable is stressed in carelessly?
The first syllable, care, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of carelessly?
Carelessly has the structure CV/CVC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide carelessly into syllables?
By sound, keə.ləs.li. By letters, as a spelling guide, care-le-ssly.