How Many Syllables In UNESCO?
3syllables
UNESCO has 3 syllables, u-nes-co. It is a trisyllabic word.
unesco
/juːˈnes.kəʊ/ UK /juːˈnes.koʊ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, nes.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC/CV
Division By Sound
/juː.nes.kəʊ/
Division By Letters
u-nes-co
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of UNESCO
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | j | uː | – | CV | open |
| 2 primary stress | n | e | s | CVC | closed |
| 3 | k | əʊ | – | CV | open |
Why UNESCO Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /n/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 2 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /s/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in UNESCO?
UNESCO has 3 syllables, u-nes-co. In British English it is transcribed /juːˈnes.kəʊ/.
Which syllable is stressed in UNESCO?
The second syllable, nes, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of UNESCO?
UNESCO has the structure CV/CVC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide UNESCO into syllables?
By sound, juː.nes.kəʊ. By letters, as a spelling guide, u-nes-co.