How Many Syllables In Undo?
2syllables
Undo has 2 syllables, un-do. It is a disyllabic word.
undo
/ʌnˈduː/ UK /ʌnˈduː/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, do.
Syllable Structure
VC/CV
Division By Sound
/ʌn.duː/
Division By Letters
un-do
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Undo
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 | d | uː | – | CV | open |
Why Undo Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /d/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in undo?
Undo has 2 syllables, un-do. In British English it is transcribed /ʌnˈduː/.
Which syllable is stressed in undo?
The second syllable, do, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of undo?
Undo has the structure VC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide undo into syllables?
By sound, ʌn.duː. By letters, as a spelling guide, un-do.