How to pronounce unionist
Say it like YOO-nyuh-nust. Unionist has three 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 unionist. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- YOO
- nyuh
- nust
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unionist 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.
- nustKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of unionist
American and British speakers say unionist in essentially the same way: /ˈjunjənəst/ in the US and /ˈjuːnjənɪst/ in the UK.
British respelling: YOO-nyuh-nist.
What does unionist mean?
- Of or pertaining to unionism (in any sense).
- An advocate or supporter of unionism (in any sense).
- A trade unionist.
Where does unionist come from?
From union + -ist.
Questions about saying unionist
How do you pronounce unionist?
Say YOO-nyuh-nust. The American pronunciation is /ˈjunjənəst/. In British English it is /ˈjuːnjənɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unionist?
Unionist has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YOO). Broken into parts: YOO · nyuh · nust.
Do Americans and Brits say unionist the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈjunjənəst/ and the British form is /ˈjuːnjənɪst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.