How Many Syllables In Uncommonly?
4syllables
Uncommonly has 4 syllables, un-comm-on-ly. It is a polysyllabic word.
uncommonly
/ʌnˈkɒm.ən.li/ UK /ʌnˈkɑː.mən.li/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, comm.
Syllable Structure
VC/CVC/VC/CV
Division By Sound
/ʌn.kɒm.ən.li/
Division By Letters
un-comm-on-ly
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Uncommonly
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 |
| 4 | l | i | – | CV | open |
Why Uncommonly 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/.
- Between syllables 3 and 4, /l/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in uncommonly?
Uncommonly has 4 syllables, un-comm-on-ly. In British English it is transcribed /ʌnˈkɒm.ən.li/.
Which syllable is stressed in uncommonly?
The second syllable, comm, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of uncommonly?
Uncommonly has the structure VC/CVC/VC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide uncommonly into syllables?
By sound, ʌn.kɒm.ən.li. By letters, as a spelling guide, un-comm-on-ly.