How many syllables in "unison"?

"unison" has 3 lettergrepen (u - ni - son).

How to divide "unison"?

"unison" divides into 3 parts: u · ni · son.

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

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Lettergrepids

3 Lettergrepen

"unison": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:u·ni·son

Hoofdklemtoon

U-ni-son(u · ni · son)● ○ ○

Stress in "unison" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈjuːnɪsən⁄

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IPAˈjuːnɪsən

Lettergrepenu·ni·son

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