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