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