How to pronounce unionize
Say it like YOO-nyuh-nyze. Unionize has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YOO).
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- YOO
- nyuh
- nyze
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unionize 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.
- nyzeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of unionize
American and British speakers say unionize in essentially the same way: /ˈjunjəˌnaɪz/ in the US and /ˈjuːnjəˌnaɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: YOO-nyuh-nyze.
What does unionize mean?
- To organize workers into a trade union.“The company laid off all the workers when they tried to unionize.”
- To cause (an ionized substance) to return to a neutral state; to convert (an ion) into a neutral atom or molecule.
- Of an ionized substance, to return to a neutral state.
Where does unionize come from?
From union + -ize.
Questions about saying unionize
How do you pronounce unionize?
Say YOO-nyuh-nyze. The American pronunciation is /ˈjunjəˌnaɪz/. In British English it is /ˈjuːnjəˌnaɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unionize?
Unionize has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YOO). Broken into parts: YOO · nyuh · nyze.
Do Americans and Brits say unionize the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈjunjəˌnaɪz/ and the British form is /ˈjuːnjəˌnaɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.