How Many Syllables In Unattractive?
4syllables
Unattractive has 4 syllables, un-a-ttrac-tive. It is a polysyllabic word.
unattractive
/ˌʌn.əˈtræk.tɪv/ UK /ˌʌn.əˈtræk.tɪv/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the third syllable, ttrac.
Syllable Structure
VC/V/CCVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/ʌn.ə.træk.tɪv/
Division By Letters
un-a-ttrac-tive
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Unattractive
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 | tr | æ | k | CCVC | closed |
| 4 | t | ɪ | v | CVC | closed |
Why Unattractive Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ʌ/, so it keeps a coda /n/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /tr/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 3 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /k/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in unattractive?
Unattractive has 4 syllables, un-a-ttrac-tive. In British English it is transcribed /ˌʌn.əˈtræk.tɪv/.
Which syllable is stressed in unattractive?
The third syllable, ttrac, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of unattractive?
Unattractive has the structure VC/V/CCVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide unattractive into syllables?
By sound, ʌn.ə.træk.tɪv. By letters, as a spelling guide, un-a-ttrac-tive.
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