How Many Syllables In Underclass?
3syllables
Underclass has 3 syllables, un-der-class. It is a trisyllabic word.
underclass
/ˈʌn.də.klɑːs/ UK /ˈʌn.dɚ.klæs/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, un.
Syllable Structure
VC/CV/CCVC
Division By Sound
/ʌn.də.klɑːs/
Division By Letters
un-der-class
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Underclass
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 |
| 3 | kl | ɑː | s | CCVC | closed |
Why Underclass Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ʌ/, so it keeps a coda /n/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /kl/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in underclass?
Underclass has 3 syllables, un-der-class. In British English it is transcribed /ˈʌn.də.klɑːs/.
Which syllable is stressed in underclass?
The first syllable, un, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of underclass?
Underclass has the structure VC/CV/CCVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide underclass into syllables?
By sound, ʌn.də.klɑːs. By letters, as a spelling guide, un-der-class.