How to pronounce unional
Say it like YOO-nyuh-nul. Unional has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YOO).
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- YOO
- nyuh
- nul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unional 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.
- nyuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of unional
American and British speakers say unional in essentially the same way: /ˈjunjənəl/ in the US and /ˈjuːnjənəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: YOO-nyuh-nul.
What does unional mean?
- Pertaining to a union.
- Pertaining to the European Union.
Where does unional come from?
From union + -al. Also, interference from German unional.
Questions about saying unional
How do you pronounce unional?
Say YOO-nyuh-nul. The American pronunciation is /ˈjunjənəl/. In British English it is /ˈjuːnjənəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unional?
Unional has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YOO). Broken into parts: YOO · nyuh · nul.
Do Americans and Brits say unional the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈjunjənəl/ and the British form is /ˈjuːnjənəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.