How Many Syllables In Unclean?
2syllables
Unclean has 2 syllables, un-clean. It is a disyllabic word.
unclean
/ʌnˈkliːn/ UK /ʌnˈkliːn/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, clean.
Syllable Structure
VC/CCVC
Division By Sound
/ʌn.kliːn/
Division By Letters
un-clean
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Unclean
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 | kl | iː | n | CCVC | closed |
Why Unclean Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /kl/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in unclean?
Unclean has 2 syllables, un-clean. In British English it is transcribed /ʌnˈkliːn/.
Which syllable is stressed in unclean?
The second syllable, clean, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of unclean?
Unclean has the structure VC/CCVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide unclean into syllables?
By sound, ʌn.kliːn. By letters, as a spelling guide, un-clean.