How Many Syllables In Uncommon?
3syllables
Uncommon has 3 syllables, un-comm-on. It is a trisyllabic word.
uncommon
/ʌnˈkɒm.ən/ UK /ʌnˈkɑː.mən/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, comm.
Syllable Structure
VC/CVC/VC
Division By Sound
/ʌn.kɒm.ən/
Division By Letters
un-comm-on
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Uncommon
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 | k | ɒ | m | CVC | closed |
| 3 | – | ə | n | VC | closed |
Why Uncommon Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /k/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 2 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɒ/, so it keeps a coda /m/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in uncommon?
Uncommon has 3 syllables, un-comm-on. In British English it is transcribed /ʌnˈkɒm.ən/.
Which syllable is stressed in uncommon?
The second syllable, comm, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of uncommon?
Uncommon has the structure VC/CVC/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide uncommon into syllables?
By sound, ʌn.kɒm.ən. By letters, as a spelling guide, un-comm-on.