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