How to pronounce uni
Say it like YOO-nee. Uni 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 uni. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- YOO
- nee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Uni 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.
- neeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of uni
American and British speakers say uni in essentially the same way: /ˈjuni/ in the US and /ˈjuːni/ in the UK.
British respelling: YOO-nee.
What does uni mean?
- Sea urchin eaten as sushi.
Words that rhyme with uni
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of uni.
Questions about saying uni
How do you pronounce uni?
Say YOO-nee. The American pronunciation is /ˈjuni/. In British English it is /ˈjuːni/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in uni?
Uni has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YOO). Broken into parts: YOO · nee.
Do Americans and Brits say uni the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈjuni/ and the British form is /ˈjuːni/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.