How Many Syllables In Unworried?
3syllables
Unworried has 3 syllables, un-worr-ied. It is a trisyllabic word.
unworried
/ʌnˈwɜː.rid/ UK /ʌnˈwɝː.id/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, worr.
Syllable Structure
VC/CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/ʌn.wɜː.rid/
Division By Letters
un-worr-ied
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Unworried
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 | ɜː | – | CV | open |
| 3 | r | i | d | CVC | closed |
Why Unworried Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /w/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /r/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in unworried?
Unworried has 3 syllables, un-worr-ied. In British English it is transcribed /ʌnˈwɜː.rid/.
Which syllable is stressed in unworried?
The second syllable, worr, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of unworried?
Unworried has the structure VC/CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide unworried into syllables?
By sound, ʌn.wɜː.rid. By letters, as a spelling guide, un-worr-ied.