How Many Syllables In UN?
2syllables
UN has 2 syllables, juː-en. It is a disyllabic word.
juːen
/ˌjuːˈen/ UK /ˌjuːˈen/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, en.
Syllable Structure
CV/VC
Division By Sound
/juː.en/
Division By Letters
The spelling does not split cleanly
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of UN
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 secondary stress | j | uː | – | CV | open |
| 2 primary stress | – | e | n | VC | closed |
Why UN Divides Here
- Two vowels meet between syllables 1 and 2, so syllable 2 has no onset.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in UN?
UN has 2 syllables, juː-en. In British English it is transcribed /ˌjuːˈen/.
Which syllable is stressed in UN?
The second syllable, en, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of UN?
UN has the structure CV/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide UN into syllables?
By sound, juː.en. By letters, as a spelling guide, the spelling does not split cleanly.