How to pronounce unanimity
Say it like yoo-nuh-NIM-uh-tee. Unanimity has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NIM).
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- yoo
- nuh
- NIM
- uh
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unanimity pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- yooGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NIMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of unanimity
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: yoo-nuh-NIM-uh-tee.
What does unanimity mean?
- The condition of agreement by all parties, the state of being unanimous.
Where does unanimity come from?
From unanim(ous) + -ity, from Middle French unanimité, from Late Latin ūnanimitās.
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Words that rhyme with unanimity
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Questions about saying unanimity
How do you pronounce unanimity?
Say yoo-nuh-NIM-uh-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˌjunəˈnɪməti/. In British English it is /ˌjuːnəˈnɪməti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unanimity?
Unanimity has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NIM). Broken into parts: yoo · nuh · NIM · uh · tee.
Is unanimity pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˌjuːnəˈnɪməti/ (yoo-nuh-NIM-uh-tee).