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