How many syllables in "unicorn"?

"unicorn" has 3 lettergrepen (u - ni - corn).

How to divide "unicorn"?

"unicorn" divides into 3 parts: u · ni · corn.

In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.

Say each syllable slowly (u... ni... corn) and listen on SayItVid.

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3 Lettergrepen

"unicorn": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:u·ni·corn

Hoofdklemtoon

U-ni-corn(u · ni · corn)● ○ ○

Stress in "unicorn" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈjuː.nɪ.kɔːrn⁄

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IPAˈjuː.nɪ.kɔːrn

Lettergrepenu·ni·corn

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How many syllables in "unicorn"?: "unicorn" has 3 lettergrepen (u - ni - corn).
How to divide "unicorn"?: "unicorn" divides into 3 parts: u · ni · corn.
Where is the stress in "unicorn"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "unicorn"?: Say each syllable slowly (u... ni... corn) and listen on SayItVid.