How many syllables in "unicorns"?

"unicorns" has 3 lettergrepen (u - ni - corns).

How to divide "unicorns"?

"unicorns" divides into 3 parts: u · ni · corns.

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

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

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3 Lettergrepen

"unicorns": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:u·ni·corns

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U-ni-corns(u · ni · corns)● ○ ○

Stress in "unicorns" falls on 1st syllable.

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Lettergrepenu·ni·corns

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