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