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