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