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  • 2 syllables
  • stressed syllable known
  • 7 letters
Syllables
un-known: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.
Stressed syllable
The 2nd syllable is stressed: un-KNOWN.
Pronunciation
/ənˈnoʊn/ 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
At the end of a line you can break it as un-known.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide unknown into syllables?

unknown divides as un-known. un-known: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.

How many syllables are in unknown?

Unknown has 2 syllables (un-known).

Which syllable is stressed in unknown?

The stressed syllable in unknown is known. The 2nd syllable is stressed: un-KNOWN.

How do you pronounce unknown?

/ənˈnoʊn/ in American English.