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