How Many Syllables In Upset?
2syllables
Upset has 2 syllables, up-set. It is a disyllabic word.
upset
/ʌpˈset/ UK /ʌpˈset/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, set.
Syllable Structure
VC/CVC
Division By Sound
/ʌp.set/
Division By Letters
up-set
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Upset
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 | p | VC | closed |
| 2 primary stress | s | e | t | CVC | closed |
Why Upset Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /s/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Pronunciations
| Form | UK | US | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| Verb, adjective | /ʌpˈset/ | /ʌpˈset/ | 2 |
| Noun | /ˈʌp.set/ | /ˈʌp.set/ | 2 |
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in upset?
Upset has 2 syllables, up-set. In British English it is transcribed /ʌpˈset/.
Which syllable is stressed in upset?
The second syllable, set, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of upset?
Upset has the structure VC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide upset into syllables?
By sound, ʌp.set. By letters, as a spelling guide, up-set.