How to pronounce unify
Say it like YOO-nuh-fy. Unify has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YOO).
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- YOO
- nuh
- fy
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unify 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.
- fyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of unify
American and British speakers say unify in essentially the same way: /ˈjunəˌfaɪ/ in the US and /ˈjuːnɪˌfaɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: YOO-nih-fy.
What does unify mean?
- Cause to become one; make into a unit; consolidate; merge; combine.
- Become one.
Where does unify come from?
Borrowed from Middle French unifier, from Late Latin unificare.
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Questions about saying unify
How do you pronounce unify?
Say YOO-nuh-fy. The American pronunciation is /ˈjunəˌfaɪ/. In British English it is /ˈjuːnɪˌfaɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unify?
Unify has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YOO). Broken into parts: YOO · nuh · fy.
Do Americans and Brits say unify the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈjunəˌfaɪ/ and the British form is /ˈjuːnɪˌfaɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.