How Many Syllables In Unhurt?
2syllables
Unhurt has 2 syllables, un-hurt. It is a disyllabic word.
unhurt
/ʌnˈhɜːt/ UK /ʌnˈhɝːt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, hurt.
Syllable Structure
VC/CVC
Division By Sound
/ʌn.hɜːt/
Division By Letters
un-hurt
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Unhurt
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 | ɜː | t | CVC | closed |
Why Unhurt 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 unhurt?
Unhurt has 2 syllables, un-hurt. In British English it is transcribed /ʌnˈhɜːt/.
Which syllable is stressed in unhurt?
The second syllable, hurt, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of unhurt?
Unhurt has the structure VC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide unhurt into syllables?
By sound, ʌn.hɜːt. By letters, as a spelling guide, un-hurt.