How Many Syllables In Uniquely?
3syllables
Uniquely has 3 syllables, uni-que-ly. It is a trisyllabic word.
uniquely
/juːˈniːk.li/ UK /juːˈniːk.li/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, que.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC/CV
Division By Sound
/juː.niːk.li/
Division By Letters
uni-que-ly
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Uniquely
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 | iː | k | CVC | closed |
| 3 | l | i | – | CV | open |
Why Uniquely Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /n/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /l/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in uniquely?
Uniquely has 3 syllables, uni-que-ly. In British English it is transcribed /juːˈniːk.li/.
Which syllable is stressed in uniquely?
The second syllable, que, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of uniquely?
Uniquely has the structure CV/CVC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide uniquely into syllables?
By sound, juː.niːk.li. By letters, as a spelling guide, uni-que-ly.