How Many Syllables In Unevenly?
4syllables
Unevenly has 4 syllables, un-e-ven-ly. It is a polysyllabic word.
unevenly
/ʌnˈiː.vən.li/ UK /ʌnˈiː.vən.li/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, e.
Syllable Structure
VC/V/CVC/CV
Division By Sound
/ʌn.iː.vən.li/
Division By Letters
un-e-ven-ly
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Unevenly
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 | – | iː | – | V | open |
| 3 | v | ə | n | CVC | closed |
| 4 | l | i | – | CV | open |
Why Unevenly Divides Here
- Syllable 1 ends in /n/ because the next syllable cannot take it as an onset here.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /v/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 3 and 4, /l/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in unevenly?
Unevenly has 4 syllables, un-e-ven-ly. In British English it is transcribed /ʌnˈiː.vən.li/.
Which syllable is stressed in unevenly?
The second syllable, e, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of unevenly?
Unevenly has the structure VC/V/CVC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide unevenly into syllables?
By sound, ʌn.iː.vən.li. By letters, as a spelling guide, un-e-ven-ly.