How to pronounce uniformly
Say it like YOO-nuh-form-lee. Uniformly has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YOO).
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- YOO
- nuh
- form
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Uniformly 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.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of uniformly
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: YOO-nih-fawm-lee.
What does uniformly mean?
- In a uniform manner, consistently.
Where does uniformly come from?
From uniform + -ly.
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Questions about saying uniformly
How do you pronounce uniformly?
Say YOO-nuh-form-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈjunəˌfɔrmli/. In British English it is /ˈjuːnɪfɔːmli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in uniformly?
Uniformly has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YOO). Broken into parts: YOO · nuh · form · lee.
Is uniformly 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 /ˈjuːnɪfɔːmli/ (YOO-nih-fawm-lee).