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  • 2 syllables
  • stressed syllable less
  • 6 letters
Syllables
un-less: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.
Stressed syllable
The 2nd syllable is stressed: un-LESS.
Pronunciation
/ənˈlɛs/ 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-less.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide unless into syllables?

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

How many syllables are in unless?

Unless has 2 syllables (un-less).

Which syllable is stressed in unless?

The stressed syllable in unless is less. The 2nd syllable is stressed: un-LESS.

How do you pronounce unless?

/ənˈlɛs/ in American English.