How to pronounce unilateralism
Say it like yoo-nih-LAT-uh-ruh-liz-um. Unilateralism has seven syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LAT).
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- yoo
- nih
- LAT
- uh
- ruh
- liz
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unilateralism 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.
- LATSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lizGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- umKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of unilateralism
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: yoo-nih-LAT-uh-ruh-liz-um.
What does unilateralism mean?
- A tendency of nations to act on their own, or with only minimal consultation and involvement with other nations.
Where does unilateralism come from?
From unilateral + -ism.
Questions about saying unilateralism
How do you pronounce unilateralism?
Say yoo-nih-LAT-uh-ruh-liz-um. The American pronunciation is /ˌjunɪˈlætərəˌlɪzəm/. In British English it is /ˌjuːnɪˈlætərəˌlɪzəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unilateralism?
Unilateralism has seven syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LAT). Broken into parts: yoo · nih · LAT · uh · ruh · liz · um.
Is unilateralism pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˌjuːnɪˈlætərəˌlɪzəm/ (yoo-nih-LAT-uh-ruh-liz-um).