How Many Syllables In Unquote?
2syllables
Unquote has 2 syllables, un-quote. It is a disyllabic word.
unquote
/ˌʌnˈkwəʊt/ UK /ˌʌnˈkwoʊt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, quote.
Syllable Structure
VC/CCVC
Division By Sound
/ʌn.kwəʊt/
Division By Letters
un-quote
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Unquote
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 primary stress | kw | əʊ | t | CCVC | closed |
Why Unquote Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ʌ/, so it keeps a coda /n/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in unquote?
Unquote has 2 syllables, un-quote. In British English it is transcribed /ˌʌnˈkwəʊt/.
Which syllable is stressed in unquote?
The second syllable, quote, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of unquote?
Unquote has the structure VC/CCVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide unquote into syllables?
By sound, ʌn.kwəʊt. By letters, as a spelling guide, un-quote.