How Many Syllables In Unholy?
3syllables
Unholy has 3 syllables, un-ho-ly. It is a trisyllabic word.
unholy
/ʌnˈhəʊ.li/ UK /ʌnˈhoʊ.li/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, ho.
Syllable Structure
VC/CV/CV
Division By Sound
/ʌn.həʊ.li/
Division By Letters
un-ho-ly
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Unholy
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 | əʊ | – | CV | open |
| 3 | l | i | – | CV | open |
Why Unholy Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /h/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /l/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in unholy?
Unholy has 3 syllables, un-ho-ly. In British English it is transcribed /ʌnˈhəʊ.li/.
Which syllable is stressed in unholy?
The second syllable, ho, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of unholy?
Unholy has the structure VC/CV/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide unholy into syllables?
By sound, ʌn.həʊ.li. By letters, as a spelling guide, un-ho-ly.