How many syllables in "hopeless"?

"hopeless" has 2 sylaby (hope - less).

How to divide "hopeless"?

"hopeless" divides into 2 parts: hope · less.

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

Say each syllable slowly (hope... less) and listen on SayItVid.

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2 Sylaby

"hopeless": 2 sylaby.

Sylaby:hope·less

Główny akcent

HOPE-less(hope · less)● ○

Stress in "hopeless" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈhoʊ.pləs⁄

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IPAˈhoʊ.pləs

Sylabyhope·less

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How many syllables in "hopeless"?: "hopeless" has 2 sylaby (hope - less).
How to divide "hopeless"?: "hopeless" divides into 2 parts: hope · less.
Where is the stress in "hopeless"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "hopeless"?: Say each syllable slowly (hope... less) and listen on SayItVid.