How Many Syllables In Unforgettable?
5syllables
Unforgettable has 5 syllables, un-for-gett-a-ble. It is a polysyllabic word.
unforgettable
/ˌʌn.fəˈɡet.ə.bəl/ UK /ˌʌn.fɚˈɡet.ə.bəl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the third syllable, gett.
Syllable Structure
VC/CV/CVC/V/CVC
Division By Sound
/ʌn.fə.ɡet.ə.bəl/
Division By Letters
un-for-gett-a-ble
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Unforgettable
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 secondary stress | – | ʌ | n | VC | closed |
| 2 | f | ə | – | CV | open |
| 3 primary stress | ɡ | e | t | CVC | closed |
| 4 | – | ə | – | V | open |
| 5 | b | ə | l | CVC | closed |
Why Unforgettable Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ʌ/, so it keeps a coda /n/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /ɡ/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 3 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /t/.
- Between syllables 4 and 5, /b/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in unforgettable?
Unforgettable has 5 syllables, un-for-gett-a-ble. In British English it is transcribed /ˌʌn.fəˈɡet.ə.bəl/.
Which syllable is stressed in unforgettable?
The third syllable, gett, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of unforgettable?
Unforgettable has the structure VC/CV/CVC/V/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide unforgettable into syllables?
By sound, ʌn.fə.ɡet.ə.bəl. By letters, as a spelling guide, un-for-gett-a-ble.
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