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  • 3 syllables
  • stressed syllable nit
  • 6 letters
Syllables
u-nit-ed: 3 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say. The -ed ending is its own syllable after t or d (here after t).
Stressed syllable
The 2nd syllable is stressed: u-NIT-ed.
Pronunciation
/juˈnaɪtɪd/ in American English.
Stress position
The stress falls on the next-to-last syllable (2nd of 3), as in TA-ble, ba-NA-na and in-for-MA-tion. Words ending in -tion and -sion always work this way.
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 united into syllables?

united divides as u-nit-ed. u-nit-ed: 3 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say. The -ed ending is its own syllable after t or d (here after t).

How many syllables are in united?

United has 3 syllables (u-nit-ed).

Which syllable is stressed in united?

The stressed syllable in united is nit. The 2nd syllable is stressed: u-NIT-ed.

How do you pronounce united?

/juˈnaɪtɪd/ in American English.