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