How Many Syllables In Unique?
2syllables
Unique has 2 syllables, u-nique. It is a disyllabic word.
unique
/juˈniːk/ UK /juˈniːk/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, nique.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/ju.niːk/
Division By Letters
u-nique
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Unique
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 | u | – | CV | open |
| 2 primary stress | n | iː | k | CVC | closed |
Why Unique Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /n/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in unique?
Unique has 2 syllables, u-nique. In British English it is transcribed /juˈniːk/.
Which syllable is stressed in unique?
The second syllable, nique, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of unique?
Unique has the structure CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide unique into syllables?
By sound, ju.niːk. By letters, as a spelling guide, u-nique.