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