How Many Syllables In Unpopular?
4syllables
Unpopular has 4 syllables, un-pop-u-lar. It is a polysyllabic word.
unpopular
/ʌnˈpɒp.jə.lə/ UK /ʌnˈpɑː.pjə.lɚ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, pop.
Syllable Structure
VC/CVC/CV/CV
Division By Sound
/ʌn.pɒp.jə.lə/
Division By Letters
un-pop-u-lar
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Unpopular
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 | p | ɒ | p | CVC | closed |
| 3 | j | ə | – | CV | open |
| 4 | l | ə | – | CV | open |
Why Unpopular Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /p/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 2 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɒ/, so it keeps a coda /p/.
- Between syllables 3 and 4, /l/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in unpopular?
Unpopular has 4 syllables, un-pop-u-lar. In British English it is transcribed /ʌnˈpɒp.jə.lə/.
Which syllable is stressed in unpopular?
The second syllable, pop, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of unpopular?
Unpopular has the structure VC/CVC/CV/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide unpopular into syllables?
By sound, ʌn.pɒp.jə.lə. By letters, as a spelling guide, un-pop-u-lar.
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