How to pronounce unionizing
Say it like YOO-nyuh-ny-zing. Unionizing has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YOO).
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- YOO
- nyuh
- ny
- zing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unionizing 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.
- nyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- zingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of unionizing
American and British speakers say unionizing in essentially the same way: /ˈjunjəˌnaɪzɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈjuːnjəˌnaɪzɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: YOO-nyuh-ny-zing.
What does unionizing mean?
- present participle and gerund of unionize How to pronounce unionize
Questions about saying unionizing
How do you pronounce unionizing?
Say YOO-nyuh-ny-zing. The American pronunciation is /ˈjunjəˌnaɪzɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈjuːnjəˌnaɪzɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unionizing?
Unionizing has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YOO). Broken into parts: YOO · nyuh · ny · zing.
Do Americans and Brits say unionizing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈjunjəˌnaɪzɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈjuːnjəˌnaɪzɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.