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