How Many Syllables In Undecided?
4syllables
Undecided has 4 syllables, un-de-ci-ded. It is a polysyllabic word.
undecided
/ˌʌn.dɪˈsaɪ.dɪd/ UK /ˌʌn.dɪˈsaɪ.dɪd/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the third syllable, ci.
Syllable Structure
VC/CV/CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/ʌn.dɪ.saɪ.dɪd/
Division By Letters
un-de-ci-ded
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Undecided
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 secondary stress | – | ʌ | n | VC | closed |
| 2 | d | ɪ | – | CV | open |
| 3 primary stress | s | aɪ | – | CV | open |
| 4 | d | ɪ | d | CVC | closed |
Why Undecided Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ʌ/, so it keeps a coda /n/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /s/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 3 and 4, /d/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in undecided?
Undecided has 4 syllables, un-de-ci-ded. In British English it is transcribed /ˌʌn.dɪˈsaɪ.dɪd/.
Which syllable is stressed in undecided?
The third syllable, ci, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of undecided?
Undecided has the structure VC/CV/CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide undecided into syllables?
By sound, ʌn.dɪ.saɪ.dɪd. By letters, as a spelling guide, un-de-ci-ded.
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