How to pronounce uniform
Say it like YOO-nuh-form. Uniform has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YOO).
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- YOO
- nuh
- form
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Uniform 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.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- formGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of uniform
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: YOO-nih-fawm.
What does uniform mean?
- always the same; showing a single form or character in all occurrences“a street of uniform tall white buildings”
- the same throughout in structure or composition“bituminous coal is often treated as a consistent and homogeneous product”
- not differentiated
- clothing of distinctive design worn by members of a particular group as a means of identification
- provide with uniforms“The guards were uniformed”
Where does uniform come from?
Borrowed from Middle French uniforme, from Latin uniformis.
Questions about saying uniform
How do you pronounce uniform?
Say YOO-nuh-form. The American pronunciation is /ˈjunəˌfɔrm/. In British English it is /ˈjuːnɪˌfɔːm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in uniform?
Uniform has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YOO). Broken into parts: YOO · nuh · form.
Is uniform pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈjuːnɪˌfɔːm/ (YOO-nih-fawm).