How to pronounce unicameral
Say it like yoo-nih-KAM-uh-rul. Unicameral has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KAM).
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- yoo
- nih
- KAM
- uh
- rul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unicameral 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.
- nihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- KAMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of unicameral
American and British speakers say unicameral in essentially the same way: /junɪˈkæmərəl/ in the US and /juːniːˈkæmərəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: yoo-nee-KAM-uh-rul.
What does unicameral mean?
- Of, or having, a single legislative chamber.
- Of a script or typeface: making no distinction between upper and lower case, but rather having only one case.
Where does unicameral come from?
From uni- + cameral.
Words that rhyme with unicameral
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of unicameral.
Questions about saying unicameral
How do you pronounce unicameral?
Say yoo-nih-KAM-uh-rul. The American pronunciation is /junɪˈkæmərəl/. In British English it is /juːniːˈkæmərəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unicameral?
Unicameral has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KAM). Broken into parts: yoo · nih · KAM · uh · rul.
Do Americans and Brits say unicameral the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /junɪˈkæmərəl/ and the British form is /juːniːˈkæmərəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.