How many syllables in "unionist"?

"unionist" has 3 lettergrepen (un - ion - ist).

How to divide "unionist"?

"unionist" divides into 3 parts: un · ion · ist.

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

Say each syllable slowly (un... ion... ist) and listen on SayItVid.

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3 Lettergrepen

"unionist": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:un·ion·ist

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UN-ion-ist(un · ion · ist)● ○ ○

Stress in "unionist" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈjuːnjənɪst⁄

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IPAˈjuːnjənɪst

Lettergrepenun·ion·ist

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