How Many Syllables In Unearth?
2syllables
Unearth has 2 syllables, un-earth. It is a disyllabic word.
unearth
/ʌnˈɜːθ/ UK /ʌnˈɝːθ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, earth.
Syllable Structure
VC/VC
Division By Sound
/ʌn.ɜːθ/
Division By Letters
un-earth
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Unearth
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 | – | ɜː | θ | VC | closed |
Why Unearth Divides Here
- Syllable 1 ends in /n/ because the next syllable cannot take it as an onset here.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in unearth?
Unearth has 2 syllables, un-earth. In British English it is transcribed /ʌnˈɜːθ/.
Which syllable is stressed in unearth?
The second syllable, earth, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of unearth?
Unearth has the structure VC/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide unearth into syllables?
By sound, ʌn.ɜːθ. By letters, as a spelling guide, un-earth.