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