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