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