How Many Syllables In Undervalue?
4syllables
Undervalue has 4 syllables, un-der-val-ue. It is a polysyllabic word.
undervalue
/ˈʌn.də.væl.juː/ UK /ˈʌn.dɚ.væl.juː/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, un.
Syllable Structure
VC/CV/CVC/CV
Division By Sound
/ʌn.də.væl.juː/
Division By Letters
un-der-val-ue
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Undervalue
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 | v | æ | l | CVC | closed |
| 4 | j | uː | – | CV | open |
Why Undervalue Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ʌ/, so it keeps a coda /n/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /v/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 3 and 4, /j/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in undervalue?
Undervalue has 4 syllables, un-der-val-ue. In British English it is transcribed /ˈʌn.də.væl.juː/.
Which syllable is stressed in undervalue?
The first syllable, un, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of undervalue?
Undervalue has the structure VC/CV/CVC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide undervalue into syllables?
By sound, ʌn.də.væl.juː. By letters, as a spelling guide, un-der-val-ue.
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