How Many Syllables In Unwilling?
3syllables
Unwilling has 3 syllables, un-will-ing. It is a trisyllabic word.
unwilling
/ʌnˈwɪl.ɪŋ/ UK /ʌnˈwɪl.ɪŋ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, will.
Syllable Structure
VC/CVC/VC
Division By Sound
/ʌn.wɪl.ɪŋ/
Division By Letters
un-will-ing
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Unwilling
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 | ɪ | l | CVC | closed |
| 3 | – | ɪ | ŋ | VC | closed |
Why Unwilling Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /w/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 2 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /l/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in unwilling?
Unwilling has 3 syllables, un-will-ing. In British English it is transcribed /ʌnˈwɪl.ɪŋ/.
Which syllable is stressed in unwilling?
The second syllable, will, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of unwilling?
Unwilling has the structure VC/CVC/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide unwilling into syllables?
By sound, ʌn.wɪl.ɪŋ. By letters, as a spelling guide, un-will-ing.