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  • 2 syllables
  • stressed syllable nique
  • 6 letters
Syllables
u-nique: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say. The final e is silent, so it doesn't add a syllable.
Stressed syllable
The 2nd syllable is stressed: u-NIQUE.
Pronunciation
/juˈnik/ in American English.
Stress position
The stress falls on the last syllable (2nd of 2), as in be-GIN and a-BOUT. In two-syllable words this pattern is typical of verbs.
Line break
Better not to break it at the end of a line (too short, or it would leave one or two letters alone).

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide unique into syllables?

unique divides as u-nique. u-nique: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say. The final e is silent, so it doesn't add a syllable.

How many syllables are in unique?

Unique has 2 syllables (u-nique).

Which syllable is stressed in unique?

The stressed syllable in unique is nique. The 2nd syllable is stressed: u-NIQUE.

How do you pronounce unique?

/juˈnik/ in American English.