How Many Syllables In Ungrateful?
3syllables
Ungrateful has 3 syllables, u-ngrate-ful. It is a trisyllabic word.
ungrateful
/ʌnˈɡreɪt.fəl/ UK /ʌnˈɡreɪt.fəl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, ngrate.
Syllable Structure
VC/CCVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/ʌn.ɡreɪt.fəl/
Division By Letters
u-ngrate-ful
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Ungrateful
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 | ɡr | eɪ | t | CCVC | closed |
| 3 | f | ə | l | CVC | closed |
Why Ungrateful Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /ɡr/ 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 ungrateful?
Ungrateful has 3 syllables, u-ngrate-ful. In British English it is transcribed /ʌnˈɡreɪt.fəl/.
Which syllable is stressed in ungrateful?
The second syllable, ngrate, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of ungrateful?
Ungrateful has the structure VC/CCVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide ungrateful into syllables?
By sound, ʌn.ɡreɪt.fəl. By letters, as a spelling guide, u-ngrate-ful.