How Many Syllables In Unearthly?
3syllables
Unearthly has 3 syllables, un-earth-ly. It is a trisyllabic word.
unearthly
/ʌnˈɜːθ.li/ UK /ʌnˈɝːθ.li/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, earth.
Syllable Structure
VC/VC/CV
Division By Sound
/ʌn.ɜːθ.li/
Division By Letters
un-earth-ly
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Unearthly
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | – | ʌ | n | VC | closed |
| 2 primary stress | – | ɜː | θ | VC | closed |
| 3 | l | i | – | CV | open |
Why Unearthly Divides Here
- Syllable 1 ends in /n/ because the next syllable cannot take it as an onset here.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /l/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in unearthly?
Unearthly has 3 syllables, un-earth-ly. In British English it is transcribed /ʌnˈɜːθ.li/.
Which syllable is stressed in unearthly?
The second syllable, earth, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of unearthly?
Unearthly has the structure VC/VC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide unearthly into syllables?
By sound, ʌn.ɜːθ.li. By letters, as a spelling guide, un-earth-ly.