How Many Syllables In Undergo?
3syllables
Undergo has 3 syllables, un-der-go. It is a trisyllabic word.
undergo
/ˌʌn.dəˈɡəʊ/ UK /ˌʌn.dɚˈɡoʊ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the third syllable, go.
Syllable Structure
VC/CV/CV
Division By Sound
/ʌn.də.ɡəʊ/
Division By Letters
un-der-go
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Undergo
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 secondary stress | – | ʌ | n | VC | closed |
| 2 | d | ə | – | CV | open |
| 3 primary stress | ɡ | əʊ | – | CV | open |
Why Undergo Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ʌ/, so it keeps a coda /n/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /ɡ/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in undergo?
Undergo has 3 syllables, un-der-go. In British English it is transcribed /ˌʌn.dəˈɡəʊ/.
Which syllable is stressed in undergo?
The third syllable, go, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of undergo?
Undergo has the structure VC/CV/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide undergo into syllables?
By sound, ʌn.də.ɡəʊ. By letters, as a spelling guide, un-der-go.