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