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