How Many Syllables In Under?
2syllables
Under has 2 syllables, un-der. It is a disyllabic word.
under
/ˈʌn.də/ UK /ˈʌn.dɚ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, un.
Syllable Structure
VC/CV
Division By Sound
/ʌn.də/
Division By Letters
un-der
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Under
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 primary stress | – | ʌ | n | VC | closed |
| 2 | d | ə | – | CV | open |
Why Under Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ʌ/, so it keeps a coda /n/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in under?
Under has 2 syllables, un-der. In British English it is transcribed /ˈʌn.də/.
Which syllable is stressed in under?
The first syllable, un, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of under?
Under has the structure VC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide under into syllables?
By sound, ʌn.də. By letters, as a spelling guide, un-der.