How to pronounce unicate
Say it like YOO-nih-kut. Unicate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YOO).
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- YOO
- nih
- kut
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unicate 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.
- nihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kutKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of unicate
American and British speakers say unicate in essentially the same way: /ˈjunɪkət/ in the US and /ˈjuːnɪkət/ in the UK.
British respelling: YOO-nih-kut.
What does unicate mean?
- A biological specimen that has no duplicates.
- A species that occurs at only a single geographical site.
Where does unicate come from?
Back-formation from duplicate.
Questions about saying unicate
How do you pronounce unicate?
Say YOO-nih-kut. The American pronunciation is /ˈjunɪkət/. In British English it is /ˈjuːnɪkət/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unicate?
Unicate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YOO). Broken into parts: YOO · nih · kut.
Do Americans and Brits say unicate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈjunɪkət/ and the British form is /ˈjuːnɪkət/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.