How Many Syllables In Unreasonably?
4syllables
Unreasonably has 4 syllables, un-reaso-na-bly. It is a polysyllabic word.
unreasonably
/ʌnˈriːz.nə.bli/ UK /ʌnˈriːz.nə.bli/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, reaso.
Syllable Structure
VC/CVC/CV/CCV
Division By Sound
/ʌn.riːz.nə.bli/
Division By Letters
un-reaso-na-bly
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Unreasonably
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 | iː | z | CVC | closed |
| 3 | n | ə | – | CV | open |
| 4 | bl | i | – | CCV | open |
Why Unreasonably Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /r/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /n/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 3 and 4, /bl/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in unreasonably?
Unreasonably has 4 syllables, un-reaso-na-bly. In British English it is transcribed /ʌnˈriːz.nə.bli/.
Which syllable is stressed in unreasonably?
The second syllable, reaso, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of unreasonably?
Unreasonably has the structure VC/CVC/CV/CCV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide unreasonably into syllables?
By sound, ʌn.riːz.nə.bli. By letters, as a spelling guide, un-reaso-na-bly.