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