How Many Syllables In Unafraid?
3syllables
Unafraid has 3 syllables, un-a-fraid. It is a trisyllabic word.
unafraid
/ˌʌn.əˈfreɪd/ UK /ˌʌn.əˈfreɪd/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the third syllable, fraid.
Syllable Structure
VC/V/CCVC
Division By Sound
/ʌn.ə.freɪd/
Division By Letters
un-a-fraid
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Unafraid
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 secondary stress | – | ʌ | n | VC | closed |
| 2 | – | ə | – | V | open |
| 3 primary stress | fr | eɪ | d | CCVC | closed |
Why Unafraid Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ʌ/, so it keeps a coda /n/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /fr/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in unafraid?
Unafraid has 3 syllables, un-a-fraid. In British English it is transcribed /ˌʌn.əˈfreɪd/.
Which syllable is stressed in unafraid?
The third syllable, fraid, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of unafraid?
Unafraid has the structure VC/V/CCVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide unafraid into syllables?
By sound, ʌn.ə.freɪd. By letters, as a spelling guide, un-a-fraid.