How many syllables in "useless"?

"useless" has 2 音节 (use - less).

How to divide "useless"?

"useless" divides into 2 parts: use · less.

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

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2 音节

"useless": 2 音节.

音节:use·less

主重音

USE-less(use · less)● ○

Stress in "useless" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈjuːs.ləs⁄

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音节use·less

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um that's part of that illness it's heartbreaking and it can make you feel useless and it can make you want to run for the hills and just run into the night I have given up my life yes um I used to sail a lot I used to do so many night I have given up my life yes um I used to sail a lot I used to do so many

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