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