How to pronounce unification
Say it like yoo-nuh-fuh-KAY-shun. Unification has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (KAY).
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- yoo
- nuh
- fuh
- KAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unification 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.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- fuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- KAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of unification
American and British speakers say unification in essentially the same way: /ˌjunəfəˈkeɪʃən/ in the US and /ˌjuːnɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: yoo-nih-fih-KAY-shun.
What does unification mean?
- The act or process of unifying.
- The state of being unified.
- An algorithmic process of solving equations between symbolic expressions.
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Words that rhyme with unification
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Questions about saying unification
How do you pronounce unification?
Say yoo-nuh-fuh-KAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌjunəfəˈkeɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌjuːnɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unification?
Unification has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (KAY). Broken into parts: yoo · nuh · fuh · KAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say unification the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌjunəfəˈkeɪʃən/ and the British form is /ˌjuːnɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.