How Many Syllables In Unmarried?
3syllables
Unmarried has 3 syllables, un-marr-ied. It is a trisyllabic word.
unmarried
/ʌnˈmær.ɪd/ UK /ʌnˈmer.ɪd/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, marr.
Syllable Structure
VC/CVC/VC
Division By Sound
/ʌn.mær.ɪd/
Division By Letters
un-marr-ied
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Unmarried
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 | m | æ | r | CVC | closed |
| 3 | – | ɪ | d | VC | closed |
Why Unmarried Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /m/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 2 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /r/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in unmarried?
Unmarried has 3 syllables, un-marr-ied. In British English it is transcribed /ʌnˈmær.ɪd/.
Which syllable is stressed in unmarried?
The second syllable, marr, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of unmarried?
Unmarried has the structure VC/CVC/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide unmarried into syllables?
By sound, ʌn.mær.ɪd. By letters, as a spelling guide, un-marr-ied.