How to pronounce unigeniture
Say it like yoo-nih-JEN-ih-cher. Unigeniture has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (JEN).
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- yoo
- nih
- JEN
- ih
- cher
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unigeniture 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.
- JENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- cherKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of unigeniture
- American English uses 5 syllables and British English 6.
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: yoo-nih-JEN-ih-tyoo-uh.
What does unigeniture mean?
- The state of being the sole begotten.
Where does unigeniture come from?
From Latin unigenitus (“only-begotten”), from unus (“one”) + genitum (“to beget”).
Questions about saying unigeniture
How do you pronounce unigeniture?
Say yoo-nih-JEN-ih-cher. The American pronunciation is /ˌjunɪˈdʒɛnɪtʃɚ/. In British English it is /ˌjuːnɪˈdʒɛnɪtjuə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unigeniture?
Unigeniture has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (JEN). Broken into parts: yoo · nih · JEN · ih · cher.
Is unigeniture pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 5 syllables and British English 6. The British form is /ˌjuːnɪˈdʒɛnɪtjuə/ (yoo-nih-JEN-ih-tyoo-uh).