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