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