How Many Syllables In Underlie?
3syllables
Underlie has 3 syllables, un-der-lie. It is a trisyllabic word.
underlie
/ˌʌn.dəˈlaɪ/ UK /ˌʌn.dɚˈlaɪ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the third syllable, lie.
Syllable Structure
VC/CV/CV
Division By Sound
/ʌn.də.laɪ/
Division By Letters
un-der-lie
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Underlie
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 | l | aɪ | – | CV | open |
Why Underlie Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ʌ/, so it keeps a coda /n/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /l/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in underlie?
Underlie has 3 syllables, un-der-lie. In British English it is transcribed /ˌʌn.dəˈlaɪ/.
Which syllable is stressed in underlie?
The third syllable, lie, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of underlie?
Underlie has the structure VC/CV/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide underlie into syllables?
By sound, ʌn.də.laɪ. By letters, as a spelling guide, un-der-lie.