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