How to pronounce uniquely
Say it like yoo-NEE-klee. Uniquely has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NEE).
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- yoo
- NEE
- klee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Uniquely pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- yooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- NEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- kleeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of uniquely
American and British speakers say uniquely in essentially the same way: /juˈnikli/ in the US and /juːˈniːkli/ in the UK.
British respelling: yoo-NEE-klee.
What does uniquely mean?
- so as to be unique“he could determine uniquely the properties of the compound”
Where does uniquely come from?
From unique + -ly.
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Words that rhyme with uniquely
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Questions about saying uniquely
How do you pronounce uniquely?
Say yoo-NEE-klee. The American pronunciation is /juˈnikli/. In British English it is /juːˈniːkli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in uniquely?
Uniquely has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NEE). Broken into parts: yoo · NEE · klee.
Do Americans and Brits say uniquely the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /juˈnikli/ and the British form is /juːˈniːkli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.