How many syllables in "powerless"?

"powerless" has 3 lettergrepen (pow - er - less).

How to divide "powerless"?

"powerless" divides into 3 parts: pow · er · less.

In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.

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3 Lettergrepen

"powerless": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:pow·er·less

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POW-er-less(pow · er · less)● ○ ○

Stress in "powerless" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈpaʊərləs⁄

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IPAˈpaʊərləs

Lettergrepenpow·er·less

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How many syllables in "powerless"?: "powerless" has 3 lettergrepen (pow - er - less).
How to divide "powerless"?: "powerless" divides into 3 parts: pow · er · less.
Where is the stress in "powerless"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "powerless"?: Say each syllable slowly (pow... er... less) and listen on SayItVid.