How Many Syllables In Unfeeling?
3syllables
Unfeeling has 3 syllables, un-fee-ling. It is a trisyllabic word.
unfeeling
/ʌnˈfiː.lɪŋ/ UK /ʌnˈfiː.lɪŋ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, fee.
Syllable Structure
VC/CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/ʌn.fiː.lɪŋ/
Division By Letters
un-fee-ling
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Unfeeling
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 | iː | – | CV | open |
| 3 | l | ɪ | ŋ | CVC | closed |
Why Unfeeling 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 unfeeling?
Unfeeling has 3 syllables, un-fee-ling. In British English it is transcribed /ʌnˈfiː.lɪŋ/.
Which syllable is stressed in unfeeling?
The second syllable, fee, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of unfeeling?
Unfeeling has the structure VC/CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide unfeeling into syllables?
By sound, ʌn.fiː.lɪŋ. By letters, as a spelling guide, un-fee-ling.