How Many Syllables In Uncover?
3syllables
Uncover has 3 syllables, un-cov-er. It is a trisyllabic word.
uncover
/ʌnˈkʌv.ə/ UK /ʌnˈkʌv.ɚ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, cov.
Syllable Structure
VC/CVC/V
Division By Sound
/ʌn.kʌv.ə/
Division By Letters
un-cov-er
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Uncover
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 | ʌ | v | CVC | closed |
| 3 | – | ə | – | V | open |
Why Uncover 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 /ʌ/, so it keeps a coda /v/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in uncover?
Uncover has 3 syllables, un-cov-er. In British English it is transcribed /ʌnˈkʌv.ə/.
Which syllable is stressed in uncover?
The second syllable, cov, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of uncover?
Uncover has the structure VC/CVC/V, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide uncover into syllables?
By sound, ʌn.kʌv.ə. By letters, as a spelling guide, un-cov-er.