How Many Syllables In Unroll?
2syllables
Unroll has 2 syllables, un-roll. It is a disyllabic word.
unroll
/ʌnˈrəʊl/ UK /ʌnˈroʊl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, roll.
Syllable Structure
VC/CVC
Division By Sound
/ʌn.rəʊl/
Division By Letters
un-roll
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Unroll
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 | əʊ | l | CVC | closed |
Why Unroll 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 unroll?
Unroll has 2 syllables, un-roll. In British English it is transcribed /ʌnˈrəʊl/.
Which syllable is stressed in unroll?
The second syllable, roll, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of unroll?
Unroll has the structure VC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide unroll into syllables?
By sound, ʌn.rəʊl. By letters, as a spelling guide, un-roll.