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