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