How Many Syllables In Unfold?
2syllables
Unfold has 2 syllables, un-fold. It is a disyllabic word.
unfold
/ʌnˈfəʊld/ UK /ʌnˈfoʊld/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, fold.
Syllable Structure
VC/CVCC
Division By Sound
/ʌn.fəʊld/
Division By Letters
un-fold
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Unfold
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 | əʊ | ld | CVCC | closed |
Why Unfold Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /f/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in unfold?
Unfold has 2 syllables, un-fold. In British English it is transcribed /ʌnˈfəʊld/.
Which syllable is stressed in unfold?
The second syllable, fold, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of unfold?
Unfold has the structure VC/CVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide unfold into syllables?
By sound, ʌn.fəʊld. By letters, as a spelling guide, un-fold.