How to pronounce uniformitarian
Say it like yoo-nih-for-mih-TER-ee-un. Uniformitarian has seven syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (TER).
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- yoo
- nih
- for
- mih
- TER
- ee
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Uniformitarian 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.
- forGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- mihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- TERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of uniformitarian
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: yoo-nih-faw-mih-TAIR-ee-un.
What does uniformitarian mean?
- Of, pertaining to, or designating, the view or doctrine that existing causes, acting in the same manner and with essentially the same intensity as at the present time, are sufficient to account for all geological changes.
- One who accepts uniformitarianism, or the uniformitarian doctrine.
Words that rhyme with uniformitarian
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of uniformitarian.
- humanitarian
- vegetarian
- authoritarian
- librarian
- libertarian
- ovarian
- barbarian
- sectarian
- totalitarian
- agrarian
Questions about saying uniformitarian
How do you pronounce uniformitarian?
Say yoo-nih-for-mih-TER-ee-un. The American pronunciation is /ˌjunɪˌfɔrmɪˈtɛriən/. In British English it is /ˌjuːnɪˌfɔːmɪˈtɛəriən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in uniformitarian?
Uniformitarian has seven syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (TER). Broken into parts: yoo · nih · for · mih · TER · ee · un.
Is uniformitarian 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 /ˌjuːnɪˌfɔːmɪˈtɛəriən/ (yoo-nih-faw-mih-TAIR-ee-un).