How Many Syllables In Unapologetic?
6syllables
Unapologetic has 6 syllables, un-a-pol-o-get-ic. It is a polysyllabic word.
unapologetic
/ˌʌn.əˌpɒl.əˈdʒet.ɪk/ UK /ˌʌn.əˌpɑː.ləˈdʒet.ɪk/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the fifth syllable, get.
Syllable Structure
VC/V/CVC/V/CVC/VC
Division By Sound
/ʌn.ə.pɒl.ə.dʒet.ɪk/
Division By Letters
un-a-pol-o-get-ic
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Unapologetic
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 secondary stress | p | ɒ | l | CVC | closed |
| 4 | – | ə | – | V | open |
| 5 primary stress | dʒ | e | t | CVC | closed |
| 6 | – | ɪ | k | VC | closed |
Why Unapologetic Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ʌ/, so it keeps a coda /n/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /p/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 3 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɒ/, so it keeps a coda /l/.
- Between syllables 4 and 5, /dʒ/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 5 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /t/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in unapologetic?
Unapologetic has 6 syllables, un-a-pol-o-get-ic. In British English it is transcribed /ˌʌn.əˌpɒl.əˈdʒet.ɪk/.
Which syllable is stressed in unapologetic?
The fifth syllable, get, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of unapologetic?
Unapologetic has the structure VC/V/CVC/V/CVC/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide unapologetic into syllables?
By sound, ʌn.ə.pɒl.ə.dʒet.ɪk. By letters, as a spelling guide, un-a-pol-o-get-ic.
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