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