How to pronounce unionism
Say it like YOO-nyuh-niz-um. Unionism has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YOO).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce unionism. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- YOO
- nyuh
- niz
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unionism 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.
- nizGive 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 unionism
American and British speakers say unionism in essentially the same way: /ˈjunjəˌnɪzəm/ in the US and /ˈjuːnjəˌnɪzəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: YOO-nyuh-niz-um.
What does unionism mean?
- The support of advocacy of a union, especially of a trade union.
- Support for the North (the Union) during the American Civil War.
- Support for the continuance of the United Kingdom (especially with respect to Northern Ireland).
Where does unionism come from?
From union + -ism.
Questions about saying unionism
How do you pronounce unionism?
Say YOO-nyuh-niz-um. The American pronunciation is /ˈjunjəˌnɪzəm/. In British English it is /ˈjuːnjəˌnɪzəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unionism?
Unionism has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YOO). Broken into parts: YOO · nyuh · niz · um.
Do Americans and Brits say unionism the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈjunjəˌnɪzəm/ and the British form is /ˈjuːnjəˌnɪzəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.