How to pronounce uniforms
Say it like YOO-nuh-formz. Uniforms has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YOO).
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- YOO
- nuh
- formz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Uniforms 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.
- formzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of uniforms
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: YOO-nih-fawms.
What does uniforms mean?
- plural of uniform How to pronounce uniform
- third-person singular simple present indicative of uniform How to pronounce uniform
Questions about saying uniforms
How do you pronounce uniforms?
Say YOO-nuh-formz. The American pronunciation is /ˈjunəˌfɔrmz/. In British English it is /ˈjuːnɪfɔːms/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in uniforms?
Uniforms has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YOO). Broken into parts: YOO · nuh · formz.
Is uniforms 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 /ˈjuːnɪfɔːms/ (YOO-nih-fawms).