How to pronounce eunuch
Say it like YOO-nuk. Eunuch has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YOO).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce eunuch. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- YOO
- nuk
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Eunuch pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- YOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- nukKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of eunuch
American and British speakers say eunuch in essentially the same way: /ˈjunək/ in the US and /ˈjuːnək/ in the UK.
British respelling: YOO-nuk.
What does eunuch mean?
- A castrated man.
- A man who is not inclined to marry and procreate.
- One that is ineffectual.
- To castrate.
- To render ineffectual.
Questions about saying eunuch
How do you pronounce eunuch?
Say YOO-nuk. The American pronunciation is /ˈjunək/. In British English it is /ˈjuːnək/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in eunuch?
Eunuch has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YOO). Broken into parts: YOO · nuk.
Do Americans and Brits say eunuch the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈjunək/ and the British form is /ˈjuːnək/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.