How Many Syllables In Unclear?
2syllables
Unclear has 2 syllables, un-clear. It is a disyllabic word.
unclear
/ʌnˈklɪə/ UK /ʌnˈklɪr/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, clear.
Syllable Structure
VC/CCV
Division By Sound
/ʌn.klɪə/
Division By Letters
un-clear
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Unclear
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 | ɪə | – | CCV | open |
Why Unclear 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 unclear?
Unclear has 2 syllables, un-clear. In British English it is transcribed /ʌnˈklɪə/.
Which syllable is stressed in unclear?
The second syllable, clear, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of unclear?
Unclear has the structure VC/CCV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide unclear into syllables?
By sound, ʌn.klɪə. By letters, as a spelling guide, un-clear.