How Many Syllables In Unload?
2syllables
Unload has 2 syllables, un-load. It is a disyllabic word.
unload
/ʌnˈləʊd/ UK /ʌnˈloʊd/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, load.
Syllable Structure
VC/CVC
Division By Sound
/ʌn.ləʊd/
Division By Letters
un-load
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Unload
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 | əʊ | d | CVC | closed |
Why Unload 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 unload?
Unload has 2 syllables, un-load. In British English it is transcribed /ʌnˈləʊd/.
Which syllable is stressed in unload?
The second syllable, load, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of unload?
Unload has the structure VC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide unload into syllables?
By sound, ʌn.ləʊd. By letters, as a spelling guide, un-load.