How Many Syllables In Unaware?
3syllables
Unaware has 3 syllables, un-a-ware. It is a trisyllabic word.
unaware
/ˌʌn.əˈweə/ UK /ˌʌn.əˈwer/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the third syllable, ware.
Syllable Structure
VC/V/CV
Division By Sound
/ʌn.ə.weə/
Division By Letters
un-a-ware
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Unaware
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 | w | eə | – | CV | open |
Why Unaware Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ʌ/, so it keeps a coda /n/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /w/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in unaware?
Unaware has 3 syllables, un-a-ware. In British English it is transcribed /ˌʌn.əˈweə/.
Which syllable is stressed in unaware?
The third syllable, ware, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of unaware?
Unaware has the structure VC/V/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide unaware into syllables?
By sound, ʌn.ə.weə. By letters, as a spelling guide, un-a-ware.