How Many Syllables In Uproar?
2syllables
Uproar has 2 syllables, up-roar. It is a disyllabic word.
uproar
/ˈʌp.rɔː/ UK /ˈʌp.rɔːr/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, up.
Syllable Structure
VC/CV
Division By Sound
/ʌp.rɔː/
Division By Letters
up-roar
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Uproar
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 primary stress | – | ʌ | p | VC | closed |
| 2 | r | ɔː | – | CV | open |
Why Uproar Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ʌ/, so it keeps a coda /p/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in uproar?
Uproar has 2 syllables, up-roar. In British English it is transcribed /ˈʌp.rɔː/.
Which syllable is stressed in uproar?
The first syllable, up, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of uproar?
Uproar has the structure VC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide uproar into syllables?
By sound, ʌp.rɔː. By letters, as a spelling guide, up-roar.