How Many Syllables In Undesirable?
5syllables
Undesirable has 5 syllables, un-de-si-ra-ble. It is a polysyllabic word.
undesirable
/ˌʌn.dɪˈzaɪ.rə.bəl/ UK /ˌʌn.dɪˈzaɪ.rə.bəl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the third syllable, si.
Syllable Structure
VC/CV/CV/CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/ʌn.dɪ.zaɪ.rə.bəl/
Division By Letters
un-de-si-ra-ble
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Undesirable
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 | ɪ | – | CV | open |
| 3 primary stress | z | aɪ | – | CV | open |
| 4 | r | ə | – | CV | open |
| 5 | b | ə | l | CVC | closed |
Why Undesirable Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ʌ/, so it keeps a coda /n/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /z/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 3 and 4, /r/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 4 and 5, /b/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in undesirable?
Undesirable has 5 syllables, un-de-si-ra-ble. In British English it is transcribed /ˌʌn.dɪˈzaɪ.rə.bəl/.
Which syllable is stressed in undesirable?
The third syllable, si, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of undesirable?
Undesirable has the structure VC/CV/CV/CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide undesirable into syllables?
By sound, ʌn.dɪ.zaɪ.rə.bəl. By letters, as a spelling guide, un-de-si-ra-ble.
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