How Many Syllables In Uneasy?
3syllables
Uneasy has 3 syllables, un-ea-sy. It is a trisyllabic word.
uneasy
/ʌnˈiː.zi/ UK /ʌnˈiː.zi/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, ea.
Syllable Structure
VC/V/CV
Division By Sound
/ʌn.iː.zi/
Division By Letters
un-ea-sy
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Uneasy
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 | – | iː | – | V | open |
| 3 | z | i | – | CV | open |
Why Uneasy Divides Here
- Syllable 1 ends in /n/ because the next syllable cannot take it as an onset here.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /z/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in uneasy?
Uneasy has 3 syllables, un-ea-sy. In British English it is transcribed /ʌnˈiː.zi/.
Which syllable is stressed in uneasy?
The second syllable, ea, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of uneasy?
Uneasy has the structure VC/V/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide uneasy into syllables?
By sound, ʌn.iː.zi. By letters, as a spelling guide, un-ea-sy.