How to pronounce unau
Say it like yoo-NAW. Unau has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NAW).
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- yoo
- NAW
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unau pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- yooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- NAWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of unau
American and British speakers say unau in essentially the same way: /juˈnɔ/ in the US and /juːˈnɔː/ in the UK.
British respelling: yoo-NAW.
What does unau mean?
- Linnaeus's two-toed sloth, Choloepus didactylus, a two-toed sloth native to South America.
Where does unau come from?
From Brazilian Portuguese, from Tupian.
Words that rhyme with unau
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of unau.
Questions about saying unau
How do you pronounce unau?
Say yoo-NAW. The American pronunciation is /juˈnɔ/. In British English it is /juːˈnɔː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unau?
Unau has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NAW). Broken into parts: yoo · NAW.
Do Americans and Brits say unau the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /juˈnɔ/ and the British form is /juːˈnɔː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.