How Many Syllables In Uncomfortable?
4syllables
Uncomfortable has 4 syllables, un-com-for-table. It is a polysyllabic word.
uncomfortable
/ʌnˈkʌmf.tə.bəl/ UK /ʌnˈkʌmf.tɚ.bəl/ US
Uncomfortable can also be said with 5 syllables (UK /ʌnˈkʌm.fə.tə.bəl/).
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, com.
Syllable Structure
VC/CVCC/CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/ʌn.kʌmf.tə.bəl/
Division By Letters
un-com-for-table
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Uncomfortable
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 | k | ʌ | mf | CVCC | closed |
| 3 | t | ə | – | CV | open |
| 4 | b | ə | l | CVC | closed |
Why Uncomfortable Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /k/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 2 is stressed and has the short vowel /ʌ/, so it keeps a coda /mf/.
- Between syllables 3 and 4, /b/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Pronunciations
| Form | UK | US | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main | /ʌnˈkʌmf.tə.bəl/ | /ʌnˈkʌmf.tɚ.bəl/ | 4 |
| Also | /ʌnˈkʌm.fə.tə.bəl/ | 5 |
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in uncomfortable?
Uncomfortable has 4 syllables, un-com-for-table. In British English it is transcribed /ʌnˈkʌmf.tə.bəl/.
Which syllable is stressed in uncomfortable?
The second syllable, com, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of uncomfortable?
Uncomfortable has the structure VC/CVCC/CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide uncomfortable into syllables?
By sound, ʌn.kʌmf.tə.bəl. By letters, as a spelling guide, un-com-for-table.
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