How Many Syllables In Unhealthy?
3syllables
Unhealthy has 3 syllables, un-heal-thy. It is a trisyllabic word.
unhealthy
/ʌnˈhel.θi/ UK /ʌnˈhel.θi/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, heal.
Syllable Structure
VC/CVC/CV
Division By Sound
/ʌn.hel.θi/
Division By Letters
un-heal-thy
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Unhealthy
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 | h | e | l | CVC | closed |
| 3 | θ | i | – | CV | open |
Why Unhealthy Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /h/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 2 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /l/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in unhealthy?
Unhealthy has 3 syllables, un-heal-thy. In British English it is transcribed /ʌnˈhel.θi/.
Which syllable is stressed in unhealthy?
The second syllable, heal, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of unhealthy?
Unhealthy has the structure VC/CVC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide unhealthy into syllables?
By sound, ʌn.hel.θi. By letters, as a spelling guide, un-heal-thy.