How to pronounce unilaterally
Say it like yoo-nuh-LAT-uh-ruh-lee. Unilaterally has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LAT).
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- yoo
- nuh
- LAT
- uh
- ruh
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unilaterally 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.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- 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.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of unilaterally
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: yoo-nuh-LAT-uh-ruh-lee.
What does unilaterally mean?
- In a unilateral or one-sided way.
Where does unilaterally come from?
From unilateral + -ly.
Words that rhyme with unilaterally
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Questions about saying unilaterally
How do you pronounce unilaterally?
Say yoo-nuh-LAT-uh-ruh-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˌjunəˈlætərəli/. In British English it is /ˌjuːnəˈlætərəli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unilaterally?
Unilaterally has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LAT). Broken into parts: yoo · nuh · LAT · uh · ruh · lee.
Is unilaterally 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 /ˌjuːnəˈlætərəli/ (yoo-nuh-LAT-uh-ruh-lee).