How to pronounce unidirectionality
Say it like yoo-nee-duh-rek-shuh-NAL-ih-tee. Unidirectionality has eight syllables, and the main stress falls on the sixth one (NAL).
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- yoo
- nee
- duh
- rek
- shuh
- NAL
- ih
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unidirectionality 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.
- neeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- duhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rekKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- shuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NALSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of unidirectionality
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: yoo-nee-duh-rek-shuh-NAL-ih-tee.
What does unidirectionality mean?
- The state or condition of being unidirectional.
Where does unidirectionality come from?
From unidirectional + -ity.
Words that rhyme with unidirectionality
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of unidirectionality.
- personality
- functionality
- plurality
- immortality
- originality
- individuality
- fatality
- speciality
- rationality
- criminality
Questions about saying unidirectionality
How do you pronounce unidirectionality?
Say yoo-nee-duh-rek-shuh-NAL-ih-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˌjunidərɛkʃəˈnælɪti/. In British English it is /ˌjuːnidərɛkʃəˈnælɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unidirectionality?
Unidirectionality has eight syllables, and the main stress falls on the sixth one (NAL). Broken into parts: yoo · nee · duh · rek · shuh · NAL · ih · tee.
Is unidirectionality pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˌjuːnidərɛkʃəˈnælɪti/ (yoo-nee-duh-rek-shuh-NAL-ih-tee).