How to pronounce unguis
Say it like UHNG-gwis. Unguis has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHNG).
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- UHNG
- gwis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unguis pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- UHNGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- gwisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of unguis
American and British speakers say unguis in essentially the same way: /ˈʌŋɡwɪs/ in the US and /ˈʌŋɡwɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: UHNG-gwis.
What does unguis mean?
- The nail, claw, talon, or hoof of a finger, toe, or other appendage.
- One of the terminal hooks on the foot of an insect.
- The slender base of a petal in some flowers; a claw; an ungula.
Where does unguis come from?
From Latin unguis (“nail, claw, hoof”).
Questions about saying unguis
How do you pronounce unguis?
Say UHNG-gwis. The American pronunciation is /ˈʌŋɡwɪs/. In British English it is /ˈʌŋɡwɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unguis?
Unguis has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHNG). Broken into parts: UHNG · gwis.
Do Americans and Brits say unguis the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈʌŋɡwɪs/ and the British form is /ˈʌŋɡwɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.