How many syllables in helpless?
Syllables in helpless
2
help·less
Helpless has two syllables. The stress falls on the first syllable.
How to say helpless
| Pronunciation | /ˈhɛlpləs/ 2 syllables, HELP-less · DUM-da |
|---|---|
| Stress | First syllable |
| Letters | 8 |
To count it yourself, say helpless slowly and listen for each vowel sound: help, less. Each beat is one syllable.
Near rhymes with helpless
- selfless
- necklace
- reckless
- careless
- hairless
- feckless
- airless
- guiltless
- jealous
- endless
- restless
- relentless
- fellas
- senseless
- breathless
- defenseless
Questions
- How many syllables are in helpless?
- Helpless has two syllables.
- How do you divide helpless into syllables?
- Helpless divides as help-less.
- Which syllable is stressed in helpless?
- The first syllable (HELP-less).