How to pronounce uniformity
Say it like yoo-nuh-FOR-muh-tee. Uniformity has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FOR).
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- yoo
- nuh
- FOR
- muh
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Uniformity 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.
- FORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of uniformity
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: yoo-nih-FAW-mih-tee.
What does uniformity mean?
- The quality or state of having the same characteristics or form as other things, and lacking variety; (countable) an instance of this.
- Often followed by of: the quality or state of a thing always having the same characteristics or form; consistency or regularity in appearance or operation.“The uniformity of the decor”
- Often followed by of: especially of one's life: lack of variety; tedious sameness; monotony.
Where does uniformity come from?
From Late Middle English uniformite, uniformitie (“conformity or equality among several parts; similar degree”), borrowed from Old French uniformité (“uniformity”) (modern French uniformité), or from its etymon Late Latin ūniformitās, from
Words that rhyme with uniformity
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Questions about saying uniformity
How do you pronounce uniformity?
Say yoo-nuh-FOR-muh-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˌjunəˈfɔrməti/. In British English it is /ˌjuːnɪˈfɔːmɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in uniformity?
Uniformity has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FOR). Broken into parts: yoo · nuh · FOR · muh · tee.
Is uniformity 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 /ˌjuːnɪˈfɔːmɪti/ (yoo-nih-FAW-mih-tee).