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