How Many Syllables In Unscrupulous?
4syllables
Unscrupulous has 4 syllables, un-scru-pu-lous. It is a polysyllabic word.
unscrupulous
/ʌnˈskruː.pjə.ləs/ UK /ʌnˈskruː.pjə.ləs/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, scru.
Syllable Structure
VC/CCCV/CCV/CVC
Division By Sound
/ʌn.skruː.pjə.ləs/
Division By Letters
un-scru-pu-lous
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Unscrupulous
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 | skr | uː | – | CCCV | open |
| 3 | pj | ə | – | CCV | open |
| 4 | l | ə | s | CVC | closed |
Why Unscrupulous Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /skr/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /pj/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 3 and 4, /l/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in unscrupulous?
Unscrupulous has 4 syllables, un-scru-pu-lous. In British English it is transcribed /ʌnˈskruː.pjə.ləs/.
Which syllable is stressed in unscrupulous?
The second syllable, scru, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of unscrupulous?
Unscrupulous has the structure VC/CCCV/CCV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide unscrupulous into syllables?
By sound, ʌn.skruː.pjə.ləs. By letters, as a spelling guide, un-scru-pu-lous.
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