How Many Syllables In Undone?
2syllables
Undone has 2 syllables, un-done. It is a disyllabic word.
undone
/ʌnˈdʌn/ UK /ʌnˈdʌn/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, done.
Syllable Structure
VC/CVC
Division By Sound
/ʌn.dʌn/
Division By Letters
un-done
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Undone
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 | ʌ | n | CVC | closed |
Why Undone 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 undone?
Undone has 2 syllables, un-done. In British English it is transcribed /ʌnˈdʌn/.
Which syllable is stressed in undone?
The second syllable, done, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of undone?
Undone has the structure VC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide undone into syllables?
By sound, ʌn.dʌn. By letters, as a spelling guide, un-done.