How to pronounce unidirectional
Say it like yoo-nih-dih-REK-shuh-nul. Unidirectional has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (REK).
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- yoo
- nih
- dih
- REK
- shuh
- nul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unidirectional pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- yooGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- nihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- dihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- REKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- shuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of unidirectional
American and British speakers say unidirectional in essentially the same way: /ˌjunɪdɪˈrɛkʃənəl/ in the US and /ˌjuːnɪdɪˈrɛkʃənəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: yoo-nih-dih-REK-shuh-nul.
What does unidirectional mean?
- Pertaining to only one direction, e.g.: where all component parts are aligned in the same direction in space.
- Not subject to change or reversal of direction.
- A fabric in which the majority of fibers run in the same single direction.
Where does unidirectional come from?
From uni- + directional.
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Questions about saying unidirectional
How do you pronounce unidirectional?
Say yoo-nih-dih-REK-shuh-nul. The American pronunciation is /ˌjunɪdɪˈrɛkʃənəl/. In British English it is /ˌjuːnɪdɪˈrɛkʃənəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unidirectional?
Unidirectional has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (REK). Broken into parts: yoo · nih · dih · REK · shuh · nul.
Do Americans and Brits say unidirectional the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌjunɪdɪˈrɛkʃənəl/ and the British form is /ˌjuːnɪdɪˈrɛkʃənəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.