How Many Syllables In Uninstall?
3syllables
Uninstall has 3 syllables, un-in-stall. It is a trisyllabic word.
uninstall
/ˌʌn.ɪnˈstɔːl/ UK /ˌʌn.ɪnˈstɔːl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the third syllable, stall.
Syllable Structure
VC/VC/CCVC
Division By Sound
/ʌn.ɪn.stɔːl/
Division By Letters
un-in-stall
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Uninstall
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 | – | ɪ | n | VC | closed |
| 3 primary stress | st | ɔː | l | CCVC | closed |
Why Uninstall Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ʌ/, so it keeps a coda /n/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /st/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in uninstall?
Uninstall has 3 syllables, un-in-stall. In British English it is transcribed /ˌʌn.ɪnˈstɔːl/.
Which syllable is stressed in uninstall?
The third syllable, stall, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of uninstall?
Uninstall has the structure VC/VC/CCVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide uninstall into syllables?
By sound, ʌn.ɪn.stɔːl. By letters, as a spelling guide, un-in-stall.