How Many Syllables In Unfairly?
3syllables
Unfairly has 3 syllables, un-fair-ly. It is a trisyllabic word.
unfairly
/ʌnˈfeə.li/ UK /ʌnˈfer.li/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, fair.
Syllable Structure
VC/CV/CV
Division By Sound
/ʌn.feə.li/
Division By Letters
un-fair-ly
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Unfairly
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 | f | eə | – | CV | open |
| 3 | l | i | – | CV | open |
Why Unfairly Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /f/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /l/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in unfairly?
Unfairly has 3 syllables, un-fair-ly. In British English it is transcribed /ʌnˈfeə.li/.
Which syllable is stressed in unfairly?
The second syllable, fair, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of unfairly?
Unfairly has the structure VC/CV/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide unfairly into syllables?
By sound, ʌn.feə.li. By letters, as a spelling guide, un-fair-ly.