How Many Syllables In Unconscious?
3syllables
Unconscious has 3 syllables, un-cons-cious. It is a trisyllabic word.
unconscious
/ʌnˈkɒn.ʃəs/ UK /ʌnˈkɑːn.ʃəs/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, cons.
Syllable Structure
VC/CVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/ʌn.kɒn.ʃəs/
Division By Letters
un-cons-cious
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Unconscious
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 | ɒ | n | CVC | closed |
| 3 | ʃ | ə | s | CVC | closed |
Why Unconscious 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 /ɒ/, so it keeps a coda /n/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in unconscious?
Unconscious has 3 syllables, un-cons-cious. In British English it is transcribed /ʌnˈkɒn.ʃəs/.
Which syllable is stressed in unconscious?
The second syllable, cons, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of unconscious?
Unconscious has the structure VC/CVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide unconscious into syllables?
By sound, ʌn.kɒn.ʃəs. By letters, as a spelling guide, un-cons-cious.